Hyperpigmentation
| Hyperpigmentation | |
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| Term | Hyperpigmentation |
| Short definition | hyperpigmentation (HY-pro-pigman-TAY-avoid) A common, usually harmless condition in which patches of skin are darker than the surrounding skin. It occurs when certain cells in the skin produce too much of the pigment melanin. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
hyperpigmentation - (pronounced) (HY-pro-pigman-TAY-avoid) A common, usually harmless condition in which patches of skin are darker than the surrounding skin. It occurs when certain cells in the skin produce too much of the pigment melanin. Hyperpigmentation can appear as freckles, age spots, or larger areas of dark skin. Hyperpigmentation can be caused by injury or inflammation of the skin, sun damage, abnormal skin growth, hormonal changes, pregnancy, or other medical conditions. Certain medications, including some cancer drugs, can also cause hyperpigmentation
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