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Causes of Skin Discoloration. Medically Reviewed by Jabeen Begum, MD on August 28, 2023. Written by Alyson Powell Key. 1 / 13. Vitiligo. This condition causes patches of your skin to lose melanin ...
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BetaSkin discoloration is a common occurrence with a variety of causes. It is often harmless but could indicate a more serious condition.
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BetaDrug/drug group. Clinical features. Heavy metals (iron, gold, silver) Pigmentation from heavy metal toxicity may be permanent.. Iron can cause dark brown pigmentation (siderosis) at an inadvertent subcutaneous injection site.. Excessive gold, previously used to treat rheumatic diseases, can cause diffuse golden-brown pigmentation.. Ingested silver salts may induce diffuse greyish pigmentation ().
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BetaWhat causes skin discoloration? Many things can cause discolored skin. Some of the most common are birthmarks, moles, infections, trauma or medical conditions. Birthmarks or moles. Birthmarks are areas of skin discoloration that appear at birth or shortly after. Some birthmarks fade over time, while others are permanent or darken with age.
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BetaAn anecdotal clinical observation is that traumatic causes of subungual bleeding are associated with a proximal white transverse band in many instances. This is more common for trauma to digits of the hand than the foot; Onychomycosis (fungal infection) Onychomycosis usually cause a yellow-white discolouration, but occasionally it can be black
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BetaAddison's disease can cause skin discoloration, most notably darkening skin in creases and folds, scar tissue, the inside of the cheek, the nipples and areola, and palms of the hands. The disorder is caused by an autoimmune response within the body that damages the adrenal glands or by other diseases such as autoimmune adrenalitis, tuberculosis, systemic fungal infections , and an advanced HIV ...
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BetaWhile we’re about to dive into some of the most common causes of skin discoloration, it’s interesting to note that COVID-19 has caused experts to pick up on a new skin discoloration issue related to the virus. Dermatologists have started to notice red or purple toes, bumps on the fingers, itchy hives, and a red lacy rash across the arms and legs.
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BetaSkin discoloration can have various causes, ranging from a rash or injury to serious skin conditions like skin cancer. The color and size of the affected area will depend on the underlying cause. Most skin discolorations are harmless; however, some require medical attention for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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BetaThe causes of skin discolouration can range from minor issues to more serious medical conditions such as: Types of skin pigmentation disorders. Melasma, albinism, vitiligo and age spots are all pigmentation disorders that can cause skin discolouration on the body. These types of skin pigmentation disorders all have varying degrees of treatment ...
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BetaTypes of Skin Discoloration. Hyperpigmentation: Black discolouration of skin, or areas of skin that appear darker than the surrounding skin, usually due to increased melanin production. Hypopigmentation: Areas appear lighter than surrounding skin, indicating decreased melanin production. Redness: This may be caused by inflammation, infection, or broken blood vessels.
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