adjective
- having excessive or abnormal darkening of the skin due to increased melanin production or deposition
Usage: medical/dermatological term; often used to describe skin conditions or patches
Examples
- The patient developed hyperpigmented patches on her face after prolonged sun exposure.
- Melasma causes hyperpigmented areas, typically on the cheeks and forehead.
- The dermatologist examined the hyperpigmented lesion under magnification.
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmented marks faded gradually over several months.
- Some medications can cause hyperpigmented spots as a side effect.