"Hypopigmentation" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A condition caused by a deficiency or a loss of melanin pigmentation in the epidermis, also known as hypomelanosis. Hypopigmentation can be localized or generalized, and may result from genetic defects, trauma, inflammation, or infections.
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D017496
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C17.800.621.440
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| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Hypopigmentation" by people in Profiles.
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Perifollicular Hypopigmentation in Systemic Sclerosis: Associations With Clinical Features and Internal Organ Involvement. J Rheumatol. 2022 05; 49(5):475-481.
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Mutant HSP70 reverses autoimmune depigmentation in vitiligo. Sci Transl Med. 2013 Feb 27; 5(174):174ra28.