Are Sun Spots White?

Sunspots are white spots where skin pigment has been lost. These spots usually cause no symptoms, are 1–3 millimeters (mm) in size, and tend to appear first on the legs before progressing to the arms, upper back, and face.

What do white sun spots mean?

White sunspots, or iIdiopathic guttate hypomelanosis (IGH) are a form of hypopigmentation, a condition that occurs due to a lack of melanin in an area of skin. While there are several theories as to why IGH occurs, spots on skin from the sun is widely believed to be due to this decline in melanin production.

Are Sun Spots white or brown?

Sunspots are flat brown spots that develop on areas of your skin that are exposed to the sun. They're also known as liver spots, though they have nothing to do with your liver. Sunspots are harmless.