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Hyperpigmentation

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  1. See Also
    1. Skin Discoloration
  2. Causes of hyperpigmentation
    1. Localized Lesions (increased Melanin or Melanocytes)
      1. See Brown Skin Lesion
      2. See Black Skin Lesion
    2. Diffuse skin changes
      1. See Skin Discoloration
      2. See Melanism
      3. See Medication Causes of Hyperpigmentation
      4. See systemic causes below
  3. Systemic conditions with hyperpigmentation
    1. Skin
      1. Scleroderma
    2. Endocrine and Metabolic
      1. See Hyperpigmentation in Pregnancy
      2. Grave's Disease
      3. Hyperthyroidism
      4. Addison's Disease (Melanin Deposition)
      5. Porphyria
      6. Diabetic Dermopathy
        1. Hemosiderin deposition in Diabetes Mellitus
    3. Gastrointestinal Disease
      1. Whipple's Disease
      2. Cirrhosis
      3. Felty's Syndrome
      4. Hemochromatosis (Iron deposition)
    4. Genitalia
      1. Heller-Nelson Syndrome
    5. Hematology and Oncology
      1. Pernicious Anemia
      2. Folic Acid deficiency
      3. Neoplasm
    6. Nutrition
      1. Malnutrition
      2. Starvation
    7. Medications and toxins
      1. See Medication Causes of Hyperpigmentation
      2. Phototoxic Reaction (increased Melanocytes)

Hyperpigmentation (C0162834)

Definition (MSH)Excessive pigmentation of the skin, usually as a result of increased epidermal or dermal melanin pigmentation, hypermelanosis. Hyperpigmentation can be localized or generalized. The condition may arise from exposure to light, chemicals or other substances, or from a primary metabolic imbalance.
ConceptsPathologic Function (T046)
EnglishHypermelanoses, Hypermelanosis, Hyperpigmentation, Hyperpigmentation disorder, Hyperpigmentation of skin, HYPERPIGMENTATION SKIN, Increased skin pigmentation, SKIN HYPERPIGMENTATION, SKIN PIGMENTATION INCREASE
Spanishhiperpigmentación, hiperpigmentación de la piel, hiperpigmentacion, hiperpigmentacion de la piel
CreditsDerived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)



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