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What Causes Pale White Area Around Anus?

I am a white female and I have some pale white areas around my anus going towards my vagina and some white spots under my arm Pitt and two spots on my wrist what do you think this is and how could I even out my skin color again ? I also break out in hives off and on for the past 7 years what can I do to help my skin from the inside out ?
Fri, 10 Oct 2014
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Hello,

I completely understand your concern for the pale white area around anus.

You have not mentioned your age, sex and any related medical history so that I could have drawn a closest possible reason for the pale area.

In my view it appears to be simple " Post inflammatory hypopigmentation". It is due to the fact that our skin colr is dependent upon the specific cells known as Melanocytes. These may variate in their activity and therefore can produce high or low color.

If these produces low amount of melanin then the area appears to be paler then the rest of the skin. If at all you see any increase in the paleness or extent then can meet a dermatologist to get a personalized check up and guidance.

All the best.
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What Causes Pale White Area Around Anus?

Hello, I completely understand your concern for the pale white area around anus. You have not mentioned your age, sex and any related medical history so that I could have drawn a closest possible reason for the pale area. In my view it appears to be simple Post inflammatory hypopigmentation . It is due to the fact that our skin colr is dependent upon the specific cells known as Melanocytes. These may variate in their activity and therefore can produce high or low color. If these produces low amount of melanin then the area appears to be paler then the rest of the skin. If at all you see any increase in the paleness or extent then can meet a dermatologist to get a personalized check up and guidance. All the best.