Depigmentation of Skin

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Terms related to Depigmentation of Skin:

Lightening of Skin
Loss of Skin Pigment
Skin Depigmentation

Depigmentation of the skin can be caused by a number of local and systemic conditions. The pigment loss can be partial (such as after injury to the skin) or complete (such as from vitiligo). It can be temporary (such as from tinea versicolor) or permanent (such as from albinism).

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Causes of Depigmentation of Skin

Vitiligo

Other Causes of Depigmentation of Skin

Albinism (inherited lack of skin pigment)
Burn Of Skin
Dermatitis (inflammation of the skin)
Infection (commonly fungus called Tinea Versicolor, Tinea Alba, or Pityriasis Versicolor)
Steroid (corticosteroids, either topical or injected)
Trauma Injury To Skin

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