Pigment Disorder of the skin
Abnormal colorations of the skin that accompany skin disorders and are symptoms of many systemic disorders.
dyschromias
Singular: lentigo. Technical term for freckles—small yellow-colored to brown-colored spots on skin exposed to sunlight and air.
Lentigines
Abnormal growth of the skin.
hypertrophy
Also known as pinkeye; infection of the eye(s) that may be caused by a bacteria or a virus; generally extremely contagious.
Conjunctivitis
Hereditary condition that causes hypopigmented spots and splotches on the skin that often appear milky white.
Vitiligo
Darker than normal pigmentation, appearing as dark splotches.
Hyperpigmentation
Skin disorder characterized by light, abnormal patches (hypopigmentation); caused by a burn, scar, inflammation, or congenital disease that destroys the pigment-producing cells.
Leukoderma
Acquired, superficial, thickened patch of epidermis. A callus is a keratoma caused by continued, repeated pressure or friction on any part of the skin, especially the hands and feet.
keratoma
Inflammatory condition of the skin.
Dermatitis
Skin disease characterized by red patches covered with silver-white scales; usually found on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, and lower back. It is rarely found on the face.
Psoriasis
Absence of pigment, resulting in light or white splotches.
Hypopigmentation
Also known as birthmark; a small or large malformation of the skin due to abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries.
Nevus
Small brownish spot or blemish on the skin, ranging in color from pale tan to brown or bluish black.
mole
An inflammatory, uncomfortable, and often chronic disease of the skin; characterized by moderate to severe inflammation, scaling, and sometimes severe itching.
Eczema
Congenital hypopigmentation, or absence of melanin pigment of the body, including the skin, hair, and eyes.
Albinism
Abnormal brown-colored or wine-colored skin discoloration with a circular and/or irregular shape.
Stain
Also known as wart; hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis.
verruca
Recurring viral infection that often presents as a fever blister or cold sore.
Herpes simplex I
Also known as mask of pregnancy; condition characterized by typically brown hyperpigmentation, generally on the face, which is not elevated.
Chloasma
Change in pigmentation of skin caused by exposure to the sun or ultraviolet light.
Tan
A small brown-colored or flesh-colored outgrowth of the skin.
skin tag
Contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by weeping lesions; usually caused by a staphylococcus bacteria.
Impetigo