hyperpigmentation
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Hyperpigmentation is a condition characterized by the darkening of an area of the skin or nails due to an excess production of melanin, the pigment responsible for skin color. This increase in melanin can result from a variety of factors, including sun exposure, inflammation, trauma, certain medications, or underlying medical conditions.
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- Medical condition.image
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- Medical condition.field
- Dermatology
- Medical condition.causes
- Melanogenesis
- Medical condition.name
- Hyperpigmentation
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L'hyperpigmentation est l'assombrissement d'une zone de la peau ou des ongles causée par une augmentation de la mélanine.Elle peut également se voir au niveau des cicatrices de la peau, qui apparaissent bien plus foncées que le reste de la peau.
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