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Increased pigmentation: An increase in the melanocytic composition of the skin. See detailed information below for a list of 20 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
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The list below shows some of the causes of Increased 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 Increased pigmentation. Of the 20 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.
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The following list of medical conditions have Increased pigmentation or similar listed as a medical 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 (5992 causes), Dark skin (136 causes), Skin color changes (2348 causes), Skin problems (3422 causes), Pigmentation symptoms (305 causes), Skin color symptoms (2348 causes)
Symptoms related to Increased pigmentation:
Dark skin (136 causes), Skin pigmentation symptoms, Bruising (348 causes), Skin rash (461 causes), Lentigines, Ephelides, Pigmented naevi, Neurofibromatosis, Acanthosis nigricans (38 causes), Melasma, Hemochromatosis, Sun exposure
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