Hypopigmentation [hypopigmentace]

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Terms

hypomelanóza
snížená pigmentace

 

Hypomelanosis

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Definition

A condition caused by a deficiency or a loss of melanin pigmentation in the epidermis, also known as hypomelanosis. Hypopigmentation can be localized or generalized, and may result from genetic defects, trauma, inflammation, or infections.

Annotation
do not confuse with HYPERPIGMENTATION
DUI
D017496 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0026547
Previous indexing
Pigmentation Disorders (1966-1992)
History note
93
Public note
93