Hypopigmentation (Noun)
Meaning
Unusual lack of skin color.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient's skin condition caused hypopigmentation on her face, resulting in uneven skin tone.
- The doctor diagnosed the child with vitiligo, a condition that causes hypopigmentation in patches.
- After the burn healed, the area of skin showed noticeable hypopigmentation compared to the surrounding skin.
- The model's skin was affected by hypopigmentation due to excessive use of skin-lightening creams.
- The dermatologist explained that the hypopigmentation on the patient's hands was a side effect of the medication.