Definition of "hypopigmentation" []

• Diminished pigmentation, especially of the skin. (noun)

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• "Topical corticosteroid cream may temporarily reduce inflammation and should be used intermittently because it may cause thinning of the skin as well as hypopigmentation."
• "It can also cause postinflammatory hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation for those who are sensitive to IPL."
• "This can leave postinflammatory hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation white spots that arise on sensitive or darker skin."