hipopigmentaatio
Hypopigmentation refers to a condition where the skin becomes lighter than its normal color. This lightening occurs due to a lack of melanin, the pigment responsible for skin, hair, and eye color. Hypopigmentation can manifest in various ways, appearing as patches, spots, or a more generalized lightening of the skin.
Several factors can cause hypopigmentation. Congenital conditions, present at birth, include albinism, which affects the entire
The appearance of hypopigmentation varies depending on the underlying cause and the extent of melanin loss.