Pigment disorder of the skin
Darker than normal pigmentation, dark splotches
what is hyperpigmentation?
a birthmark
what is Nevus?
known as WART is a hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis
what is Verruca?
absence of melanin pigment
what is Albinism?
abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discolorations
what is Stain?
an abnormal growth of the skin
what is hypertrophy?
known as the "mask of pregnancy" characterized by pigmentation on the skin in SPOTS, generally caused by sun exposure
what is Chloasma?
change in pigmentation of the skin caused by exposure to the sun
what is Tan?
superficial, thickened patch of the epidermis
what is Keratoma?
Technical term for Freckles, small spots on the skin exposed to sunlight and air
what is Lentigines?
hereditary condition that causes hypopigmented spots and splotches on the skin
small brownish spot or blemish on the skin ranging from pale tan to brown or black
what is Mole?
skin disorder characterized by light, abnormal patches. Caused by burn, scar, inflammation.
what is Leukoderma?
what is skin tag?