Skin hyperpigmentation

Definition: Excessive pigmentation of the skin, usually as a result of increased epidermal or dermal melanin pigmentation, hypermelanosis. Hyperpigmentation can be localized or generalized. The condition may arise from exposure to light, chemicals or other substances, or from a primary metabolic imbalance.

Synonyms (terms occurring on more labels are shown first): hyperpigmentation, skin hyperpigmentation, hyper pigmentation, hyper- pigmentation, Skin hyper-pigmentation, hyper-pigmentation, Skin hyper- pigmentation, hyperpigmentation of skin, skin hyper pigmentation, hyperpigmen tation

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