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Experiencing Darkening of hyperpigmentated skin spots
See all 1 patient currently experiencing Darkening of hyperpigmentated skin spots
lilybet Sex: F Data Quality: 3 stars Major Depressive Disorder Depression: 1 Mania: 0 Emotional: 1 Anxiety: 1 Compulsion: 0 External Stress: Moderate Rx Therapy 52 F Function: Moderate Distress: Low lilybet First Symptom: 10/79 Dx: 08/00

Darkening of hyperpigmentated skin spots Report

Hyperpigmentation in skin is caused by an increase in melanin, the substance in the body that is responsible for color (pigment). In the case of illness or injury, the person's skin may change color, becoming darker (hyperpigmentation).

What we've learned from patients who report Darkening of hyperpigmentated skin spots

Symptom severities

Mild	1
None	1

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Darkening of hyperpigmentated skin spots

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Darkening of hyperpigmentated skin spots
Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Triamcinolone topical	1

Report created on February 10, 2012.

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