hypopigmentation (Meaning)
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hypopigmentation (n)
unusual lack of skin color
Synonyms & Antonyms of hypopigmentation
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hypopigmentation Sentence Examples
- The patient presented with extensive hypopigmentation on the sun-exposed areas of their skin.
- The hypopigmented patches on her arms were caused by a prolonged inflammatory reaction.
- The doctor diagnosed vitiligo, an autoimmune disorder characterized by localized areas of hypopigmentation.
- The medication caused a localized hypopigmentation on the face, which later resolved.
- The condition known as piebaldism is a rare genetic disorder that affects the production of melanin, leading to hypopigmentation of the skin and hair.
- The hypopigmented areas of the skin were more susceptible to sunburn and other skin damage.
- The scientist studied the molecular mechanisms underlying hypopigmentation in order to develop new treatments.
- The patient's hypopigmentation was attributed to a deficiency in tyrosinase, an enzyme involved in melanin synthesis.
- Vitiligo can lead to significant psychological distress due to the social stigma associated with hypopigmentation.
- Cosmetic procedures such as micropigmentation can be used to camouflage hypopigmented areas of the skin.
FAQs About the word hypopigmentation
unusual lack of skin color
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No antonyms found.
The patient presented with extensive hypopigmentation on the sun-exposed areas of their skin.
The hypopigmented patches on her arms were caused by a prolonged inflammatory reaction.
The doctor diagnosed vitiligo, an autoimmune disorder characterized by localized areas of hypopigmentation.
The medication caused a localized hypopigmentation on the face, which later resolved.
