Hyperpigmentation

Jun 18, 2020

hyperpigmentation is the name that healthcare professionals give to patches of skin that become darker than surrounding areas of skin.
 
hyperpigmentation is the name that healthcare professionals give to patches of skin that become darker than surrounding areas of skin.
hyperpigmentation occurs when the skin produces more melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color. this can make spots or patches of skin appear darker than surrounding areas.
 
hyperpigmentation is a common skin condition. it affects people of all skin types.
some forms of hyperpigmentation, including melasma and sun spots, are more likely to affect areas of skin that face sun exposure, including the face, arms, and legs.
 
other types of hyperpigmentation form after an injury or skin inflammation, such as cuts, burns, acne, or lupus. these can occur anywhere on the body.
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