Increased pigmentation: An increase in the melanocytic composition of the skin. See detailed information below for a list of 19 causes of Increased pigmentation, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Increased pigmentation.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
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The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Increased pigmentation as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing Increased pigmentation
The list below shows some of the causes of Increased pigmentation mentioned in various sources:
See full list of 19 causes of Increased pigmentation
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Increased pigmentation. Of the 19 causes of Increased pigmentation that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Increased pigmentation' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
The following list of conditions have 'Increased pigmentation' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Medical Conditions associated with Increased pigmentation:
Skin symptoms (3572 causes), Dark skin (95 causes), Skin color changes (1649 causes), Skin problems (3304 causes)
Symptoms related to Increased pigmentation:
Dark skin (95 causes), Skin pigmentation symptoms, Bruising (315 causes), Skin rash (930 causes), Lentigines, Ephelides, Pigmented naevi, Neurofibromatosis, Acanthosis nigricans (19 causes), Melasma, Hemochromatosis, Sun exposure
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