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hypopigmentation
This term is primarily used in clinical and dermatological settings to describe a loss of skin color. It carries a neutral, descriptive medical connotation, focusing on the physiological absence of melanin rather than the aesthetic appearance of the skin. It is often contrasted with hyperpigmentation, which refers to an excess of pigment.
As a medical condition, the term is treated as an uncountable noun. It describes a state or a phenomenon rather than a discrete object. Consequently, it does not have a plural form and cannot be counted with numbers; instead, clinicians refer to specific instances as patches, areas, or cases of hypopigmentation.
Meanings
Examples
The patient presents with localized hypopigmentation on the left forearm.
Is this hypopigmentation a result of the chemical burn?
I noticed some areas of hypopigmentation on my skin after the rash cleared up.
The dermatologist explained that hypopigmentation occurs when melanin production decreases.
The dermatologist explained that hypopigmentation occurs when melanin production decreases.
Severe scarring can often lead to permanent hypopigmentation in the affected area.
The skin showed clear signs of hypopigmentation against the surrounding tan.
We need to determine if the hypopigmentation is congenital or acquired.
Maybe this hypopigmentation is just a temporary side effect of the treatment.