Medically reviewed by Marisa Garshick, MD White spots on the skin can be caused by sun exposure or conditions including milia, vitiligo, or pityriasis alba. The spots appear when there is a loss of ...

White spots on the face can cover a small or large area of skin ... the cheeks, and on the nose or forehead. Milia can occur at all ages in both men and women. They occur most often in very ...

They may be small and pimple-like, or they could be lumpy patches or ... thrive in the nose and throat. If the bacteria get in your tonsils, you may develop milky white spots.