Medical Dermatology Glossary
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Hyperpigmentation
Darkening of the skin due to an increase in melanin production or deposition, appearing as patches or macules darker than the surrounding skin.
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90 terms total — 0 showing — Last updated 26 Oct 2026
Darkening of the skin due to an increase in melanin production or deposition, appearing as patches or macules darker than the surrounding skin.
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