Brighter or whiter skin color that is not normal in certain body parts or throughout the body, possibly indicating hypopigmentation Hypopigmentation is a condition in which the skin appears brighter or whiter due to a lack of melanin pigment, which is a natural skin-giving substance. Most cases of hypopigmentation are not classified as serious and can be given treatment. Only on dark skin, hypopigmentation can trigger embarrassment, especially if it occurs on the exposed skin. Recognize the Causes of Hypopigmentation A common cause of hypopigmentation is damage to skin tissue, such as skin infections, blisters, burns, or other trauma to your skin. While some other hypopigmentation is caused by genetic disorders in the body. You may experience loss of pigment in the affected skin area. The loss of the pigment that causes white spots can be permanent or temporary, some cannot be treated as a whole and some need more time for the re-pigmentation process. There are also several othe...