hyperpigmentation
/ˌhaɪpərˌpɪɡmənˈteɪʃən/
noun
- The darkening of an area of skin caused by an increase in melanin.
- Hyperpigmentation is common in people with darker skin tones.
- Sun exposure can cause hyperpigmentation, resulting in dark spots on the face and hands.
- She used a special cream to reduce the hyperpigmentation left by acne scars.
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