Hyperpigmentation universalL81.9

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Diffuse hyperpigmentation; Hyperpigmentation diffuse; Universal hyperpigmentation

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Extensive, primarily actinically unaffected, melanocytogenic pigmentation of the integument.

EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.

The causes of these can be endocrinological, infectious, tumorous diseases, collagenoses and drugs. The occurrence has been described in connection with/at:

infectious diseases:

Storage diseases

Malignant tumors

Autoimmune diseases

Drugs

Metabolic diseases

Endocrine diseases

Other:

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Treatment of the underlying disease, avoidance of the triggering agent.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer