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    Glossary Hypermelanosis

    excessive melanin production causing darker skin patches

    Hypermelanosis refers to an excessive production of melanin, the pigment responsible for skin, hair, and eye color. This condition can lead to darker patches of skin and is often associated with various factors such as sun exposure, hormonal changes, or certain medical conditions. For professionals, it is important to consider underlying causes like endocrine disorders or medication side effects when diagnosing and treating hypermelanosis.

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    1. Origin, Clinical Presentation, and Diagnosis of Facial Hypermelanoses Dermatologic clinics · 2007 · 35 citations
    2. Efficacy of tip cryotherapy in the treatment of idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis (IGH): a randomized, controlled, evaluator-blinded study Journal of dermatological treatment · 2016 · 11 citations
    3. Melanin Pigmentary Disorders: Treatment Update Dermatologic Clinics · 2005 · 84 citations
    4. Predictive factors for adverse dermatological events during pegylated/interferon alpha and ribavirin treatment for hepatitis C Journal of Clinical Virology · 2014 · 11 citations
    5. Field melanin mapping of the hairless scalp Skin Research and Technology · 2011 · 7 citations
    6. Subclinical speckled perifollicular melanosis of the scalp. PubMed · 2003 · 7 citations
    7. Melasma and Endocrine Disorders Journal of Pigmentary Disorders · 2015 · 1 citations
    8. Fluoroscopy-induced morphea Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2011
    9. [Skin manifestations in patients with renal chronic renal failure on regular hemodyalysis]. PubMed · 1976
    10. Phylloid terminal hair nevus: A unique clinical entity Pediatric Dermatology · 2018
    11. Effect of mesenchymal stem cells on reducing melanin levels in response to UV radiation in male C57BL/6 mice Journal of Advanced Biotechnology and Experimental Therapeutics · 2025
    12. Segmental Becker’s Nevi with Mucosal Involvement Pediatric dermatology · 2011 · 12 citations
    13. Common Skin Disorders in Pediatric Skin of Color Journal of pediatric health care · 2019 · 35 citations
    14. The color of skin: white diseases of the skin, nails, and mucosa Clinics in Dermatology · 2019 · 4 citations
    15. A CLINICAL STUDY OF GERIATRIC DERMATOSES Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences · 2017 · 1 citations
    16. Alopecia in a Linear Pattern Clinical Cases in Dermatology · 2022
    17. Index of Suspicion Pediatrics in Review · 2007 · 2 citations
    18. Micro needling in treatment of stretch marks International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences · 2023
    19. Update on Melasma—Part I: Pathogenesis Dermatology and Therapy · 2022 · 10 citations
    20. Critical Evaluation of Concept of Genetics in Ayurveda WSR to Eight Undesired Body Types (Ashta Nindit) Journal of complementary medicine & alternative healthcare · 2023
    21. The association between melasma and iron profile: a case-control study Russian Open Medical Journal · 2020 · 11 citations
    22. Successful management of chronic facial melasma with constitutional homeopathic treatment at Dr. Batra's® Homeopathy Clinic: A case report International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences · 2026
    23. Long-term complications of Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN): the spectrum of chronic problems in patients who survive an episode of SJS/TEN necessitates multidisciplinary follow-up British Journal of Dermatology · 2017 · 105 citations
    24. The dermatologic manifestation of hyperandrogenism: A retrospective chart review Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2011 · 7 citations
    25. Efficacy and Safety of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Melasma: A Systematic Review Cureus · 2024 · 3 citations
    26. Segmental cherry angiomas associated with extragenital lichen sclerosus: A report of two cases Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2011
    27. Hyperpigmentation and Melasma Springer eBooks · 2009
    28. Contents Dermatologic Clinics · 2005
    29. Dermoscopy in General Dermatology: A Practical Overview Dermatology and Therapy · 2016 · 243 citations
    30. A clinical study of skin changes in geriatric population Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology · 2009 · 35 citations