hyperpigmentation

noun

hy·​per·​pig·​men·​ta·​tion ˌhī-pər-ˌpig-mən-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce hyperpigmentation (audio)
-ˌmen-
: excess pigmentation in a bodily part or tissue (such as the skin)
Vitamin C has been reported to inhibit the production of melanin, the stuff that produces not only a tan but also freckles and hyperpigmentation.Anne Weintraub
The presence of nickel can cause a skin rash that leads to hyperpigmentation, or darkening, of the skin.Jenyne M. Raines
hyperpigmented adjective
hyperpigmented skin

Examples of hyperpigmentation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web When my skin looks hydrated and glowy, my complexion is more even, and my hyperpigmentation looks less pronounced. Shalwah Evans, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024 The treatment can also cause hyperpigmentation, especially in darker skin tones. Mason Leib, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2024 Arbutin is an active skin-lightening ingredient in many skin care products that treat hyperpigmentation (dark spots). Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 13 Sep. 2024 There is decades of academic research supporting its ability to stimulate collagen production, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, diminish hyperpigmentation, and unclog pores. Jamie Friedlander Serrano, TIME, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hyperpigmentation 

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Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

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“Hyperpigmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hyperpigmentation. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

hyperpigmentation

noun
hy·​per·​pig·​men·​ta·​tion -ˌpig-mən-ˈtā-shən, -ˌmen- How to pronounce hyperpigmentation (audio)
: excess pigmentation in a body part or tissue (as the skin)
hyperpigmentation of deep inflammatory acne lesionsElizabeth A. Abel et al.
hyperpigmented adjective
hyperpigmented skin
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