hyperpigmented
Abnormally dark patches
Hyperpigmented describes skin that has darkened beyond its normal color due to excess melanin production.
The condition can result from sun damage, inflammation, hormonal changes, or injury: The hyperpigmented patches on her cheeks were from years of sun exposure.
Opposite of hypopigmented.
Patchy facial skin darkening
- lentigoFlat pigmented skin lesion
- sunspotsDark patches on star
- age spotsPigmented marks from aging
- frecklesPigmented skin spots
postinflammatory · photodamage · macule · patch · nevus · dermatology · diagnosis · treatment
Made less bright
- discoloredChanged from original hue
- unevenNot smooth or balanced
- blotchyIrregularly marked with patches
- mottledHaving irregular color patches
patchy · spotted · tan · bronze · brown · tawny · caramel · umber
Pigment-producing skin cells
- eumelaninBrown-black biological pigment
- chromophoresLight-absorbing molecular regions
- overproductionExcessive manufacture beyond need
- depositsMaterial settled or stored
excess · concentration · ultraviolet · sun exposure · genetics · skin barrier · cellular · synthesis
melasma
Patchy facial skin darkening
freckles · postinflammatory · photodamage · macule · patch · nevus · dermatology · diagnosis · treatment · hydroquinone
darkened
Made less bright
- discoloredChanged from original hue
- unevenNot smooth or balanced
- blotchyIrregularly marked with patches
mottled · patchy · spotted · tan · bronze · brown · tawny · caramel · umber · sepia
melanocytes
Pigment-producing skin cells
- eumelaninBrown-black biological pigment
- chromophoresLight-absorbing molecular regions
- overproductionExcessive manufacture beyond need
deposits · excess · concentration · ultraviolet · sun exposure · genetics · skin barrier · cellular · synthesis
hyperpigmentedhypopigmented
Having reduced coloration
depigmented · unpigmented · albinistic · pale · blanched