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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Hydronephrosis is the medical term meaning buildup of urine in the kidney. Hydroureter is the medical term meaning buildup of urine in the ureter.
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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Melanodermatitis or postinflammatory hyperpigmentation are terms meaning an excess of melanin in an area of skin inflammation.
The medical word for a decreased level of melanin in the iris is albinism.
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The medical term for buildup of fluid within the middle ear is otitis media with effusion.
The medical term for black skin is "hyperpigmentation." This refers to a condition where patches of skin become darker than the surrounding area due to an excess production of melanin.
Melanocytes are the specialized cells in the basal layer of the epidermis that produce melanin. See the link to Wikipedia for further information.
Syncope is the medical term meaning fainting.
Anacusis is the medical term meaning complete deafness.