Hyperpigmentation

Excessive pigmentation of the skin, usually as a result of increased epidermal or dermal melanin pigmentation, hypermelanosis. Hyperpigmentation can be localized or generalized. The condition may arise from exposure to light, chemicals or other substances, or from a primary metabolic imbalance.

Year introduced: 1993

PubMed search builder options

Subheadings:

Restrict to MeSH Major Topic.

Do not include MeSH terms found below this term in the MeSH hierarchy.

Tree Number(s): C17.800.621.430

MeSH Unique ID: D017495

Entry Terms:

• Hypermelanosis
• Hypermelanoses

Previous Indexing:

• Pigmentation Disorders (1966-1992)

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
Skin Diseases
Pigmentation Disorders
Hyperpigmentation
Melanosis
Acanthosis Nigricans
Lentigo +