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Skin Hyperpigmentation

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Skin Hyperpigmentation

ID 209

Skin hyperpigmentation refers to a darkening of the skin or nails. Hyperpigmentation is caused by an overproduction of the pigment melanin.

Symptom classification

Body areaEntire Body
Body areaSkin

Conditions linked to this sign/symptom

28

Drugs where this is listed as a side effect

13