Hypopigmentation is the unusual lack of skin color which is caused by diminution in melanin. Hypopigmentation often associated with albinism, vitiligo or serious injury. Melanocytes are the main cells that are present in basal layer of skin; these melanocytes are responsible for the production of melanin (pigment that gives color to the skin). Where hypopigmentation occurs it is indication that melanocytes are not properly producing melanin or they might have got damaged.
Injuries to the skin, burns, blisters and skin infections may cause of loss of skin pigmentation. This type of pigment loss is mostly recovered while recovery may take time. For disguising this loss of skin color cosmetics can be used.
Albinism is another skin condition which is related to lack of pigmentation. Albinism is the complete lack of pigmentation. No cure for this skin disorder is present and because of the lack of pigmentation albinos are more prone to melanoma caused by sun damage and are always advised to use sun screen at all times. This skin disorder is often diagnosed from birth.
Vitiligo is also associated with lack of pigmentation. This skin disorder often starts with a small patch. It may start spreading on different parts of the body but the course of this disease is unpredictable. Several different therapies and treatments are available for this skin disorder but they only provide re-pigmentation.
Treatment of this white scarring depends on the type of disorder. If this hypopigmentation is due to albinism then no treatment is available for this. If you have got this white scarring through an injury then no treatment is necessary as lost pigment is recovered itself but in case of sever injuries these white scarring may not get recovered. Finally if you have got these white patches or blotches because of vitiligo then permanent cure is not possible. You can take re-pigmentation treatments to remove white patches but these white patches may appear again.
