depigmentation
Pigment fading away
Depigmentation is the loss or removal of pigment, especially melanin from skin.
It can occur naturally through conditions like vitiligo, or be induced deliberately through chemical treatments.
The result is lighter or white patches where color once existed: The depigmentation spread across her hands over several years.
Irregularly two-colored
- albinismInherited melanin deficiency
- melanisticHaving surplus dark pigment
- feathersBird's lightweight covering
- scalesPlates or weighing devices
breeding · genetics · wildlife · white tiger · white peacock · selective breeding
Natural coloring compound
- melanocytesPigment-producing skin cells
- hypomelanosisDecreased pigment in skin
- dermatologyStudy of skin ailments
- photosensitivityReactivity to radiant energy
topical · phototherapy · repigmentation · corticosteroids · patchy · splotchy · uneven · discoloration
Body attacks itself
- white patchesDiscolored light areas
- segmentalDivided into sections
- chronicPersisting over time
- non-contagiousCannot be transmitted
spreading · symmetrical · triggered · stress-induced · Michael Jackson · stigma · cosmetic · self-esteem
Growing older over time
- sun damageHarm from UV exposure
- scarringPermanent mark formation
- healingRestoration of health
- fadingGradual loss of intensity
birthmarks · fungal · gradual · spots · macular · environmental
Aromatic compound, two OH groups
- bleachingChemical color removal
- lighteningMaking lighter in weight/shade
- kojic acidFungus-derived skin lightener
- glutathioneSulfur-containing cellular antioxidant
chemical peel · laser treatment · cryotherapy · cosmetic · intentional · agents · creams · topical treatments
Involving eyes and skin
- hereditaryPassed through generations
- recessiveMasked unless paired identically
- mutationPermanent DNA alteration
- congenitalExisting from birth
photophobia · nystagmus · vision impairment · genetic · phenotype · albino · ocular · skin cancer risk
piebald
Irregularly two-colored
- albinismInherited melanin deficiency
- melanisticHaving surplus dark pigment
- feathersBird's lightweight covering
scales · breeding · genetics · wildlife · white tiger · white peacock · selective breeding
melanin
Natural coloring compound
- melanocytesPigment-producing skin cells
- hypomelanosisDecreased pigment in skin
- dermatologyStudy of skin ailments
photosensitivity · topical · phototherapy · repigmentation · corticosteroids · patchy · splotchy · uneven · discoloration · skin grafting
autoimmune
Body attacks itself
- white patchesDiscolored light areas
- segmentalDivided into sections
- chronicPersisting over time
non-contagious · spreading · symmetrical · triggered · stress-induced · Michael Jackson · stigma · cosmetic · self-esteem · visible
aging
Growing older over time
- sun damageHarm from UV exposure
- scarringPermanent mark formation
- healingRestoration of health
fading · birthmarks · fungal · gradual · spots · macular · environmental
hydroquinone
Aromatic compound, two OH groups
- bleachingChemical color removal
- lighteningMaking lighter in weight/shade
- kojic acidFungus-derived skin lightener
glutathione · chemical peel · laser treatment · cryotherapy · cosmetic · intentional · agents · creams · topical treatments · side effects
oculocutaneous
Involving eyes and skin
- hereditaryPassed through generations
- recessiveMasked unless paired identically
- mutationPermanent DNA alteration
congenital · photophobia · nystagmus · vision impairment · genetic · phenotype · albino · ocular · skin cancer risk · sunscreen
- color changedyeing, tinting, fading, bleaching, darkening
- colorlesscolorless, achromatic, hueless, desaturated, grayscale
- bleachingbleach, bleaching, whitening, lightening, oxygen bleach
- pigmentationmelanin, eumelanin, melanocytes, skin color, skin tone
- Skin Brightenershydroquinone, kojic acid, niacinamide, vitamin C, whitening cream
- skin discolorationvitiligo, melasma, albinism, freckles, age spots
depigmentationpigmentation
Natural tissue coloring
hyperpigmentation · tanning · darkening · repigmentation · bronzing
pigment, pigments, pigmentation, pigmented, unpigmented, depigmented, hyperpigmentation