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Diffuse Hyperpigmentation
Aka: Diffuse Hyperpigmentation, Melanism, Diffuse Hypermelanosis, Melanosis
- See Also
- Skin Discoloration
- Hyperpigmentation
- Causes
- Excessive Melanin deposition: Addison's Disease
- Excessive Melanocytes: Phototoxic Drug Reaction
- Signs
- Diffuse brown discoloration of skin
- Oral Mucosa pigmentation
- Accentuated areas
- Palmar creases
- Recent scars
- Pressure points at elbow, knee, and knuckles
- Differential Diagnosis
- Localized Lesions (increased Melanin or Melanocytes)
- See Brown Skin Lesion
- See Black Skin Lesion
- Diffuse skin changes
- See Skin Discoloration
- See Hyperpigmentation
- See Medication Causes of Hyperpigmentation