Veiny White Patch on skin?!


Question: Veiny White Patch on skin?
When I was little I had a area on the back of my thigh that was very veiny... My mom had always told me it was a sort of birthmark and as I got older it just faded away. Now many years later a patch similar to that has appeared. It is about the size of my hand and it is very veiny and white (like the white of a scar) it doesn't hurt or bother me at all. The veins are a little bit raised but not significantly. Anyone know what this could be? Is it a birthmark? If so what kind? Why has it reappeared? And if not... What is it?

Thanks for the help!!

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Skin discoloration can be triggered by a number of causes.

Eczema. Sometimes a small area of skin becomes irritated or develops mild eczema, which results in a patch of skin that's lighter in pigment than is the skin around it. This is particularly common in children who have allergies, asthma or eczema. Your son's doctor may recommend applying moisturizer to the affected skin and avoiding harsh or drying soaps.

Superficial yeast infection. Another possible cause of a white patch on skin is a superficial yeast infection (tinea versicolor), which may cause the skin to look either lighter or darker than normal. In this case, treatment may include antifungal creams or shampoos.

Other skin diseases, including psoriasis and vitiligo, also may cause a light or white patch on skin or other discoloration. Treatment focuses on controlling the length of flare-ups and minimizing effects.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/white-p…


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