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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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To address scars, Davis uses treatments invented by Danné Montague-King, a gay man and cosmetic chemist who developed a line of skincare products designed to treat hyperpigmentation from acne scars.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 5, 2025

The product is meant to reduce hyperpigmentation and brighten skin.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 4, 2024

“Usually, hyperpigmentation caused by acne could go away eventually, if you don’t traumatise them or rub them,” Berson says.

From Slate Nov. 5, 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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