discoloration articles
What medical term describes when skin darkens due to an excess of melanin?
What condition involves distinct white patches where pigment cells have stopped functioning?
According to the ABCDE criteria, what does 'E' represent regarding a skin spot?
What is the primary driver of acquired discoloration, stimulating melanocytes via UV radiation?
What common factors frequently trigger melasma, sometimes called the "mask of pregnancy"?
What is the approximate diameter measurement used in the ABCDE rule that should prompt an examination?
What characteristic suggests a discoloration is likely benign and part of a regular skincare routine focus?
Which example actively interferes with the skin’s ability to produce pigment, leading to lightening?
Why do new or changing pigmented lesions on the palms or soles sometimes warrant prompt evaluation?