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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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Sims created her line out of necessity following her personal experiences with skin conditions hyperpigmentation and melasma.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 8, 2023

Even when it comes to hyperpigmentation, Anolik says that there is a limit to how much penetration we can see with creams alone, since the skin is such an amazing skin barrier.

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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