Hyperpigmentation refers to skin that has turned darker than normal
where the change that has occurred is unrelated to sun exposure.
Cells called melanocytes located in the skin, produce melanin.
Melanin gives the skin its color. In certain condidtions
melanocytes can become abnormal and cause an excessive amount of
darkening in the color of the skin.
Review Date: 04/13/2009
Reviewed By: Jonathan Kantor, M.D., North Florida Dermatology Associates,
Jacksonville, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M.,
Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
