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A melanin buildup which is called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) will cause your skin to darken as in a tan. When it builds up too much you can get dark brown patches. It has many causes - sunburn, bruises, cuts, acne, fungal infections, eczema, psoriasis, etc. In most cases it will fade over time. Treatment with a lightening agent, such as Hydroquinone will speed up the process. It could take as long as 6 months ....................
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a freckle Melanin is skin pigment. Localized concentrations are either freckles or moles.Add your answer:
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What is the medical term meaning skin pigment?
Melanin
What is the medical term meaning urine congestion?
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Albinism=this condition is the result of a missing enzyme that is necessary for the production of melanin.Albinism=this condition is the result of a missing enzyme that is necessary for the production of melanin.
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melanin
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plaque
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What is the Medical term meaning buildup of fluid within the middle ear?
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What is the medical term meaning faint?
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What is the Medical term meaning deafness?
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