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Hyperpigmentation definition

hīpər-pĭgmən-tāshən
Excess pigmentation, especially of the skin.
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Excess pigmentation, especially of the skin.
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The darkening of an area of skin or nails, caused by increased melanin.
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Noun

Singular:
hyperpigmentation
Plural:
hyperpigmentations

Origin of hyperpigmentation

Hyperpigmentation Sentence Examples

  • Occasionally a minor and temporary darkening of the skin (called hyperpigmentation) is noticed around some of the blisters.

  • Benzoyl peroxide can irritate the skin of people with skin of color and cause darkened spots called hyperpigmentation on the skin.

  • One fairly common complication is a darkening of the skin called hyperpigmentation.

  • Microdermabrasion is a gentler acne scar treatment and carries fewer risks of hyperpigmentation than laser surgery or standard dermabrasion.

  • Acne can leave temporary dark spots called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

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