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Hypopigmentation

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Definition: A condition caused by a deficiency or a loss of melanin pigmentation in the epidermis, also known as hypomelanosis. Hypopigmentation can be localized or generalized, and may result from genetic defects, trauma, inflammation, or infections.  do not confuse with HYPERPIGMENTATION   
Examples Albinism; Vitiligo 		Other names Hypomelanoses; Hypomelanosis
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
Yemenite deaf-blind hypopigmentation syndrome  0   *Abnormalities, Multiple *Blindness *Deafness *Hypopigmentation/congenital.
Hernandez Fragoso syndrome  0   *Eye Diseases *Osteoporosis *Skin Diseases *Hypopigmentation.
Leukonychia totalis  0   *Nail Diseases/congenital *Hypopigmentation.
OCA2 protein, human  0   *Membrane Transport Proteins Hypopigmentation.

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