Hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation: Introduction
Hyperpigmentation is a type of skin darkening that
occurs when certain skin cells release more pigment (dark color).
Hyperpigmentation can be the symptom of some severe diseases (e.g. Addison's, scleroderma),
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Causes of Hyperpigmentation:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Hyperpigmentation.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
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causes of Hyperpigmentation
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Causes of Types of Hyperpigmentation:
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Hyperpigmentation: Symptom Checker
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Diagnostic tests for Hyperpigmentation:
Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Hyperpigmentation. Some of these are listed below :
- Physical examination
- Examine the pigmented skin in area or areas affected and note pigmentation features
- Blood pressure ( postural lowering of blood pressure with Addison's disease)
- Examine for signs of Addison's disease such as dehydration; dull grey-brown pigmentation in the mouth (around the molars), hands and in new scars; loss of body hair
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diagnostic tests for Hyperpigmentation
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Hyperpigmentation: Comorbid Symptoms
Some of the comorbid or associated medical symptoms
for Hyperpigmentation may include these symptoms:
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Causes of General Symptom Types
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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Hyperpigmentation
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Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)
During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Hyperpigmentation.
Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing
your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information
you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis.
Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:
- How long have you noticed the increased pigmentation?
Why: to determine if acute or chronic.
- Is the increased pigmentation localized or generalized?
Why: if generalized should consider jaundice (yellow discoloration), chronic liver disease, hemochromatosis ( bronze discoloration) and sun exposure.
- If localized darkness to skin, what areas of the body are affected?
Why: may assist in diagnosis e.g. "sun kissed" pigmentation of the nipples, palmar creases, pressure area and mouth in Addison's disease; isolated dark-brown to light brown patches which tend to remain on one side of the midline especially on the back, buttocks or scalp are characteristic of McCune-Albright syndrome; increased pigmentation of skin on cheeks and forehead called cloasma in pregnancy; hyperpigmented eyelids with atopic dermatitis (eczema); reddish purple flush around the eyes associated with swelling is characteristic of dermatomyositis; blotchy brown pigmentation on one shoulder of teenage boys is characteristic of Becker's nevus; velvety thickened hyperpigmentation in axilla is characteristic of acanthosis nigricans.
- Sun exposure?
Why: exposure to ultraviolet radiation increases the melanin in the skin and causes darkening of skin in exposed areas called tanning.
- Past medical history?
Why: e.g. peripheral vascular disease may suggest gangrene if black dead skin in extremities; hemochromatosis; systemic sclerosis (scleroderma); Addison's disease; neurofibromatosis and phaeochromocytoma are associated with Café au lait patches; Diabetes mellitus, Cushing's disease, Addison's disease, hypothyroidism, bowel cancer and obesity may be associated with acanthosis nigricans.
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Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)
Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse
your condition.
The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Hyperpigmentation) may include:
- Itch?
Why: may suggest eczema, malignant change in a mole.
- Hair growth in localized pigmentation?
Why: may suggest Becker's nevus.
- Symptoms of Addison's disease?
Why: e.g. pigmentation on the nipples, palmar creases, pressure areas and mouth, tiredness, weakness, weight loss, reduced appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, passing urine at night, fainting, abdominal pain, constipation, muscle aches, lack of menstrual periods, muscle aches.
- Symptoms of hemochromatosis?
Why: e.g. bronze pigmentation, fatigue, loss of libido, painful joints, symptoms of diabetes, symptoms of congestive cardiac failure.
- Symptoms of systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)?
Why: e.g. plaques of thickened reddened skin that cause darkened skin patches on resolution, symptoms of Raynaud's syndrome, heartburn, acid reflux, pain with swallowing.
- more symptoms...»
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Misdiagnosis and Hyperpigmentation
Psoriasis often undiagnosed cause of skin symptoms in children: Children who suffer
from the skin disorder called psoriasis can often go undiagnosed.
The main problem is that psoriasis is rare in children, and not often
seen by physicians for this reason.
children may receive treatment for fungal skin infections.
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News Archives for Hyperpigmentation
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Causes of Hyperpigmentation listed in Disease Database:
Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Hyperpigmentation as a symptom include:
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causes of Hyperpigmentation
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Definitions of Hyperpigmentation:
Hyperpigmentation: An excess of pigment in a tissue or part.
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Excessive pigmentation of the skin, usually as a result of increased epidermal or dermal melanin pigmentation, hypermelanosis. Hyperpigmentation can be localized or generalized. The condition may arise from exposure to light, chemicals or other substances, or from a primary metabolic imbalance.
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Organs affected by Hyperpigmentation:
The list of organs typically affected by Hyperpigmentation may include, but is not limited to:
Detailed list of causes of Hyperpigmentation
The list below shows some of the causes of Hyperpigmentation mentioned in various sources:
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causes of Hyperpigmentation
How Common are these Causes of Hyperpigmentation?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases,
not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Hyperpigmentation.
Of the 128
causes of Hyperpigmentation that
we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 3
causes are "very common" diseases
- 3
causes are "common" diseases
- 1
causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 3
causes are "rare" diseases
- 4
causes are "very rare" diseases
- 118
causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 128
causes of Hyperpigmentation
Conditions listing symptoms: Hyperpigmentation:
The following list of conditions
have 'Hyperpigmentation' or similar
listed as a symptom in our database.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
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- Eczema
... hyperpigmented eyelids
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Conditions listing complications: Hyperpigmentation:
The following list of conditions
have 'Hyperpigmentation' or similar
listed as a complication in our database.
The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear,
and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
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- Eczema
... hyperpigmented eyelids
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Causes of Hyperpigmentation Based on Risk Factors
This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Hyperpigmentation based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?
Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Hyperpigmentation?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Hyperpigmentation, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
What are the alternative names for Hyperpigmentation:
Hyperpigmented, Pigmentation, Pigmented skin lesion
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Classifications of Hyperpigmentation:
Subtypes of Hyperpigmentation:
Excess skin pigmentation, Persistent brown pigmentation
Medical Conditions associated with Hyperpigmentation:
Skin color changes (2212 causes), Dark skin (97 causes), Pigmentation symptoms (262 causes), Skin symptoms (5718 causes), Skin problems (3429 causes), Skin color symptoms (2212 causes)
Symptoms related to Hyperpigmentation:
Dark skin (97 causes), Skin color changes (2212 causes), Redness (498 causes), Blueness (372 causes), Whitening (45 causes), Hypopigmentation (23 causes), Orange skin (11 causes), Mole, Birthmark, Chloasma, Melanoderma, Addison's Disease, Eczema (206 causes), Scleroderma, PCOS, Cigarette smoke
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