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What does hyperpigmentation mean?

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Noun
  1. The darkening of an area of skin or nails, caused by increased melanin.
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The hyperpigmentation in this case was due to minocycline, which he had been taking for rosacea.
This iatrogenic hyperpigmentation is associated with lipofuscin rather than melanin deposits.
In patients with hyperpigmentation, the middle of the back is spared, resulting in a classic butterfly-shaped dermatitis.
A series of peels is usually recommended to achieve visible results on acne, acne scars, hyperpigmentation, melasma and photodamage.
Some patients never develop the full classical triad of hyperpigmentation, hypotension, and hyponatraemia.
She also offers advice on new treatment options for acne scarring and hyperpigmentation.

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