Disorders of hyperpigmentation.
Hyperpigmentation is a common disorder of the skin, particularly in brown-skinned patients. Melasma is a common cause of facial hyperpigmentation and can be resistant to treatment. A combination of topical creams and gels, chemical peels, and sunscreens may be necessary for significant improvement. Erythema dyschromicum perstans is a dermal pigmentation seen on the trunk and proximal extremities, most commonly presenting in dark-skinned Hispanics. Drug-induced and postinflammatory hyperpigmentation may last for many months after the offending drug or dermatitis has been eliminated. These disorders, including their management, is reviewed in this article.
Pandya
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Department of Dermatology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, USA.
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D004890:Erythema / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017495:Hyperpigmentation / Q000628:therapy; D008548:Melanosis / Q000628:therapy