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Altered pigmentation: discoloration of the skin can be caused by various factors. See detailed information below for a list of 28 causes of Altered pigmentation, Symptom Checker, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Some of the comorbid or associated medical symptoms for Altered pigmentation may include these symptoms:
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The list below shows some of the causes of Altered pigmentation mentioned in various sources:
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This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Altered pigmentation. Of the 28 causes of Altered pigmentation that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Altered 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.
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This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Altered pigmentation based
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Medical Conditions associated with Altered pigmentation:
Pigmentation symptoms (305 causes), Skin symptoms (5992 causes), Skin color changes (2348 causes), Skin problems (3422 causes)
Symptoms related to Altered pigmentation:
Leprosy (23 causes), Scars, Albinism (23 causes), Leucoderma, Photosensitivity (51 causes), Sun allergy, Burn (446 causes)
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