Hypopigmentation

Hypopigmentation
DiseasesDB	21207
MeSH	D017496

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Hypopigmentation is the loss of skin color. It is caused by melanocyte depletion or a decrease in the amino acid tyrosine, which is used by melanocytes to make melanin.

Causes

Hypopigmentation is observed in the following conditions:

• Pityriasis alba
• Vitiligo
• Leprosy
• Albinism
• Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis