As a dermatologist with extensive experience in treating skin conditions, I am often asked about various skin discolorations, and hypopigmentation is one of them. Hypopigmentation refers to a condition where there is a reduction or absence of pigmentation in certain areas of the skin, leading to lighter patches compared to the surrounding skin. This can occur due to several reasons, including genetic factors, autoimmune disorders, infections, or trauma to the skin.

The primary cause of hypopigmentation is the decrease in melanin production, which is the pigment responsread more >>

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