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Discoloration vs Hyperpigmentation - What's the difference?

discoloration | hyperpigmentation |

As nouns the difference between discoloration and hyperpigmentation

is that discoloration is the act of discoloring, or the state of being discolored; alteration of hue or appearance while hyperpigmentation is the darkening of an area of skin or nails, caused by increased melanin.

discoloration

English

Alternative forms

* discolouration

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of discoloring, or the state of being discolored; alteration of hue or appearance.
  • A discolored spot; a stain.

    • hyperpigmentation

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • The darkening of an area of skin or nails, caused by increased melanin.