Hyperpigmentation

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Hyperpigmentation
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General Surgery

Case description

This medical photo presents a boy with hyperpigmentation of his skin. It is caused by an increase in melanin, which may occur due to many possible conditions e.g.: pregnancy, Addison's disease, exposure to sunlight, taking some medications (antibiotics, antiarrhythmics, antimalaria drugs).

tags: addison's disease hyperpigmentation melanin

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