Dyschromia Explained

Dyschromia

Dyschromia refers to an alteration of the color of the skin or nails.[1]

Hyperchromia can refer to hyperpigmentation,[2] and hypochromia can refer to hypopigmentation.[3]

Dyschromatoses involve both hyperpigmented and hypopigmented macules.[4] __TOC__

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: dyschromia - definition of dyschromia in the Medical dictionary - by the Free Online Medical Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia. .
  2. Web site: hyperchromia - Definition from Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary .
  3. Web site: hypochromia - Definition from Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary .
  4. Urabe K, Hori Y . Dyschromatosis . Semin Cutan Med Surg . 16 . 1 . 81–5 . March 1997 . 9125769 . 10.1016/S1085-5629(97)80039-9.