A condition caused by a deficiency or a loss of melanin pigmentation in the epidermis, also known as hypomelanosis. Hypopigmentation can be localized or generalized, and may result from genetic defects, trauma, inflammation, or infections.
Synonyms: Hypomelanosis, Hypopigmentation, Hypomelanoses
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do not confuse with HYPERPIGMENTATION ,93
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D017496
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