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Q: What is Hyperpigmentation?
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Q: What is Hyperpigmentation?
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Eric F.  Bernstein
M.D.
Marlton, NJ
Hyperpigmentation is the darkening of skin caused by an increase in melanin.
 
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Q: What is Hypopigmentation?
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Brian D.  Zelickson
M.D.
Edina, MN
Hypopigmentation is the loss of color in the skin due to the reduction in melanin.
 
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Q: What is the Dermis?
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Eric F.  Bernstein
M.D.
New York, NY
The dermis is the layer of the skin underneath the epidermis. It is formed by connective tissues. Within the dermis are the nerve endings which sense heat and touch.
 
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Q: What is the Epidermis?
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Melanie  Grossman
M.D.
Manhattan, NY
Lying above the dermis is the epidermis which is entirely comprised of skin cells.
 
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Q: What is photo-damage?
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Roy G.  Geronemus
M.D.
New York, NY
Photo damage or sun damage is the process by which the ultraviolet rays of the sun harm our skin and its appearance.
 
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