spots are harmless, but medical evaluation is recommended if:
- The spots spread rapidly or increase significantly in number.
- They become painful, itchy, inflamed, or start bleeding.
- Large patches of skin lose pigment.
- Other symptoms such as fatigue, weight loss, fever, or numbness appear.
- You are unsure of the cause or the spots continue changing over time.
A dermatologist can usually diagnose the condition through a physical examination and, if necessary, additional tests such as a Wood’s lamp examination or skin biopsy.
While tiny white spots are often nothing more than
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