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hyperpigmentation

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

noun

plural

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


Example Sentences

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The product is meant to reduce hyperpigmentation and brighten skin.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2024

Unlike hyperpigmentation which only gives a change of color to the skin, acne scar alters the texture of the skin, giving an elevated or dented appearance to the spot where acne existed.

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

Skin Laundry’s Signature Laser facial goes deep, focusing on the second layer of the skin — the epidermis — to confront acne, melasma, hyperpigmentation and rosacea.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 2022

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