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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Hyperpigmentation

Health Encyclopedia: Skin Abnormally Dark Or Light

Alternative Names

Hyperpigmentation; Hypopigmentation


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Expert & Community Posts

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How Do I Get Rid of the Brown Spots on My Face?
By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...patches on the skin are called solar lentigenes, hyperpigmentation, or less formally, sun... Read more »

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Dark Skin is Sensitive Skin
By healthgal , Health Expert

...acne, you want to avoid post-treatment inflammatory hyperpigmentation (dark spots) and retinoids... Read more »

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How Do I Get Rid of the Brown Spots on My Face?
By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...patches on the skin are called solar lentigenes, hyperpigmentation, or less formally, sun spots.... Read more »

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See Spot Go
By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...skin care products that have been shown to lighten hyperpigmentation. Hydroquinone, a melanin... Read more »

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See Spot Go
By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...skin care products that have been shown to lighten hyperpigmentation. Hydroquinone, a melanin... Read more »

Health Guide

Skin: abnormally dark or light
...usuallyindicate a serious medical condition. See also skin color, patchy. Alternative Names Hyperpigmentation; Hypopigmentation Considerations Normal skin... Read more »
Incontinentia pigmenti syndrome
...Blistering lesions in the newborn Areas of hypopigmentation Whorls and unusual patterns of hyperpigmentation Abnormal teeth Delayed development Seizures ... Read more »
Tinea versicolor
...climates. In African Americans, pigmentary changes are common with hypopigmentation (loss of color) or hyperpigmentation (increase in skin color). Read more »
Skin: abnormally dark or light
......also help in covering a discoloration. Avoid too much sun exposure (use sunscreens or blockers). Hyperpigmentation may persist even after treatment, so emotional support is recommended. ... Read more »
Skin color: patchy
...distribution in the body is regulated in part by hormones. Changes in any of these factors can result in hyperpigmentation (increase in pigment production), hypopigmentation (decrease in pigment... Read more »