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White spots on skin: Pictures, causes, treatment

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This started around 2008/2009 I believe. This is a common skin condition that presents as red scaly patches that fade to white over time. It is considered a mild form of eczema. I have gone to the derm about this before and they treated it like it was a fungal skin issue but got no results.

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Damaged Skin Barrier? What to Know and How to Protect It

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Increased Sensitivity: A weakened barrier can make the skin more prone to irritation, from skincare products, environmental factors and even water. Flare-Ups: Skin conditions such, as eczema and psoriasis can worsen when the skins protective barrier is compromised resulting in flare ups. M., & Jensen, J.