Preferred Name |
Hyperpigmentation |
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Synonyms |
SKIN PIGMENTATION INCREASE Hyperpigmentation of skin (disorder) Hyperpigmentation [Disease/Finding] Hyperpigmentation Hyperpigmentation of skin Hypermelanosis Hypermelanoses Increased skin pigmentation Hyperpigmentation (morphologic abnormality) SKIN HYPERPIGMENTATION Hyperpigmentation of the skin Hyperpigmentation disorder Hyperpigmentation disorders HYPERPIGMENTATION SKIN Cutaneous hyperpigmentation |
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Definitions |
[MSH Definition]: 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. [NCIt Definition]: Darkening of the skin due to excessive melanin deposition. Causes include skin injuries, pregnancy, eczema, and Addison disease. [HPO Definition]: A darkening of the skin related to an increase in melanin production and deposition. [HPO:probinson] [CTCAE Definition]: A disorder characterized by darkening of the skin due to excessive melanin deposition. [NICHD Definition]: Abnormal darkening of the skin. |
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ID |
http://pat.nichd.nih.gov/maternalconditions/C0162834 |
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Definition |
[MSH Definition]: 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. [NCIt Definition]: Darkening of the skin due to excessive melanin deposition. Causes include skin injuries, pregnancy, eczema, and Addison disease. [HPO Definition]: A darkening of the skin related to an increase in melanin production and deposition. [HPO:probinson] [CTCAE Definition]: A disorder characterized by darkening of the skin due to excessive melanin deposition. [NICHD Definition]: Abnormal darkening of the skin. |
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External Source |
https://ncim.nci.nih.gov/ncimbrowser/ConceptReport.jsp?dictionary=NCI%20Metathesaurus&code=C0162834 |
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Label |
Hyperpigmentation |
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notation |
C0162834 |
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PAT ID |
C0162834 |
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prefLabel |
Hyperpigmentation |
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Sub Class Of | ||
Synonyms |
SKIN PIGMENTATION INCREASE Hyperpigmentation of skin (disorder) Hyperpigmentation [Disease/Finding] Hyperpigmentation Hyperpigmentation of skin Hypermelanosis Hypermelanoses Increased skin pigmentation Hyperpigmentation (morphologic abnormality) SKIN HYPERPIGMENTATION Hyperpigmentation of the skin Hyperpigmentation disorder Hyperpigmentation disorders HYPERPIGMENTATION SKIN Cutaneous hyperpigmentation |