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hyperpigmentation

American  
[hahy-per-pig-muhn-tay-shuhn] / ˌhaɪ pər pɪg mənˈteɪ ʃən /

noun

hyperpigmentations plural
  1. Medicine/Medical. the darkening of skin, nails, or other tissue due to increased melanin production.


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The product is meant to reduce hyperpigmentation and brighten skin.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2024

If you tan easily and develop hyperpigmentation from scratches and bug bites, you’re more likely to get spots from acne, too, Anolik says.

From Slate • Nov. 5, 2022

The nourishing cream is made with skin-brightening actives, including moringa oil and licorice root extract, that targets hyperpigmentation and imperfections.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2022

Patients who want to lighten defined areas of hyperpigmentation rather than their entire complexion can consider laser treatments provided by dermatologists.

From Washington Post • Oct. 3, 2022

"For dark skin, a lot of the conditions I see are elated hyperpigmentation. Now, what people don't realise is that sun UV drives the hyperpigmentation."

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2022

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