title: Hyperpigmentation: an overview of the common afflictions.
abstract: Hyperpigmentation disorders of the skin are common. Three of the more common forms include melasma, lentigines, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Significant negative psychological consequences can result. Many therapeutic options exist, though treatment is often difficult, requiring lengthy therapy.
authors.affiliation: Eastern North Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA.
authors.forename: Kimberly A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Cayce
authors.forename: Amy J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: McMichael
authors.forename: Steven R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Feldman
mesh_terms: D002615:Chemexfoliation; D017679:Cryotherapy; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003998:Dicarboxylic Acids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D006873:Hydroquinones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017495:Hyperpigmentation / Q000145:classification / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D007249:Inflammation; D007641:Keratolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007911:Lentigo / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D008548:Melanosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011322:Primary Prevention; D012307:Risk Factors; D012648:Self Care; D013472:Sunlight / Q000009:adverse effects; D014212:Tretinoin / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D003998:Dicarboxylic Acids; D006873:Hydroquinones; D007641:Keratolytic Agents; D014212:Tretinoin; C010038:azelaic acid; C031927:hydroquinone