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Also known as skin hyperpigmentation

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.field
Dermatology
Medical condition.causes
Melanogenesis
Medical condition.name
Hyperpigmentation

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Instance of
symptom or sign
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Commons category
Hyperpigmentation
health specialty
dermatology
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Article · Nederlands

Hyperpigmentatie is een huidaandoening waarbij sprake is van te veel pigment in de menselijke huid. Het belangrijkste pigment in de menselijke huid is melanine; een zogenoemd biologisch pigment. Daarnaast speelt ook ijzer een rol als pigment.

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