"Hyperpigmentation" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
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.
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D017495
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C17.800.621.430
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| 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Hyperpigmentation" by people in Profiles.
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Chamcheu JC, Walker AL, Noubissi FK. Natural and Synthetic Bioactives for Skin Health, Disease and Management. Nutrients. 2021 Dec 08; 13(12).
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Piccolo V, Corneli P, Ferrara G, Russo T, Santoro C, Ronchi A, Zalaudek I, Alfano R, Argenziano G. Superimposed Blaschkoid lichen planus pigmentosus. Ital J Dermatol Venerol. 2021 Dec; 156(Suppl. 1 to No. 6):69-70.
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Yadav A, Garg T, Mandal AK, Chander R. Quality of life in patients with acquired pigmentation: An observational study. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2018 12; 17(6):1293-1294.
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Park GH, Rhee do Y, Moon HR, Won CH, Lee MW, Choi JH, Moon KC, Chang SE. Effect of an epidermal growth factor-containing cream on postinflammatory hyperpigmentation after Q-switched 532-nm neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet laser treatment. Dermatol Surg. 2015 Jan; 41(1):131-5.
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Moon HR, Won CH, Chang SE, Lee MW, Choi JH, Moon KC. Generalised hyperpigmentation caused by ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone syndrome with recurrent thymic neuroendocrine carcinoma. Australas J Dermatol. 2015 May; 56(2):131-3.
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Savory SA, Agim NG, Mao R, Peter S, Wang C, Maldonado G, Bearden Dietert J, Lieu TJ, Wang C, Pretzlaff K, Das S, Vandergriff T, Lopez IE, Litzner BR, Hynan LS, Arellano-Mendoza MI, Bergstresser PR, Pandya AG. Reliability assessment and validation of the postacne hyperpigmentation index (PAHPI), a new instrument to measure postinflammatory hyperpigmentation from acne vulgaris. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2014 Jan; 70(1):108-14.
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Kim BW, Lee MH, Chang SE, Yun WJ, Won CH, Lee MW, Choi JH, Moon KC. Clinical efficacy of the dual-pulsed Q-switched neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser: Comparison with conservative mode. J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2013 Dec; 15(6):340-1.
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Hong SP, Han SS, Choi SJ, Kim MS, Won CH, Lee MW, Choi JH, Moon KC, Kim YJ, Chang SE. Split-face comparative study of 1550 nm fractional photothermolysis and trichloroacetic acid 15% chemical peeling for facial melasma in Asian skin. J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2012 Apr; 14(2):81-6.
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Moore JD, Baichi M, Toledo R, Sitrin M. Pseudomelanosis of jejunum and ileum. Gastrointest Endosc. 2007 Oct; 66(4):857-9.
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Kim KJ, Bae GY, Choi JH, Sung KJ, Moon KC, Koh JK. A case of localized lichen planus pigmentosus on the thigh. J Dermatol. 2002 Apr; 29(4):242-3.