Question 1

what causes hyperpigmentation in children?

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Inflammation: Any rash can inflame the basal layer of skin where the pigment cells are and cause the pigment to drop into the dermis causing hyperpigmentation. This will resolve with time but can be diminished with prescription creams.

Question 2

what causes hyperpigmentation?

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Skin darkening: Unfortunately there are many types of hyperpigmentation, so the answer is difficult. Post-inflammatory (after a rash or injury) types are common, but there are also endocrine (hormonal), syndromic (genetic), and metabolic or disease associated types. This is, however, a very brief list. More information would help.

Question 3

what is the cause of hyperpigmentation? is it serious?

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Can be: Hyperpigmentation can be the result of excess acth production.  The gene that codes of acth also codes for the trigger for pigment formation.

Acth is high when the pituitary makes too much (in cushing's disease) or if the adrenal glands fail (in addison's disease).

Question 4

hydroxychlorquin caused hyperpigmentation what is the manegement?

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Hydroquinone: Sun protection and topical hydroquinone cream will be the best start for you. You can buy otc hydroquinone 2% or you can get a prescription for hydroquinone 4% and tretinoin for the best results.

Question 5

could gallbladder problems cause brown hyperpigmentation - even rarely?

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Very unlikely.: Doubtful from gall bladder disease alone.  In the case of obstruction due to gallstones with the development of jaundice, which can cause itching, chronic scratching could possibly cause hyperpigmentation.  Other than that, by itself, it is unlikely to do so.  However, other diseases can cause it so get a thorough checkup.

Question 6

what is the cause of hyperpigmentation. is it related to high levels of acth?

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Multiple reasons: Hyperpigmentation may be caused by sun damage, inflammation, or other skin injuries, including those related to acne vulgaris. In cushing's disease, there is excessive adrenocorticotropic hormone (acth) production, which leads to hyperpigmentation because msh (melanocyte stimulating hormone) production is a byproduct of acth synthesis from proopiomelanocortin (pomc).

Question 7

what usually causes hyperpigmentation of the lips?

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Hyperpigmentation: Hyperpigmentation (or darkened skin) is caused by a variety of things. Here are a few common causes:
1) ultraviolet sunlight
2) hormones in the body (can be related to pregnancy - melasma)
3) post-inflammation from any number of causes (hair plucking, acne, trauma, harsh skin care products or laser treatments)

treatment may include time, skin lighteners, ipl laser, sun protection. Hope this helps.

Question 8

does pregnancy also cause hyperpigmentation?

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Yes: Hormonal fluctuations can cause hyperpigmentation.  It can fade as time passes but you once you have finished the pregnancy you can start witih topical products such as hydroquinone and Retin-A as well as a melanage minipeel.  After breast feeding you can do more lasers since it is more invasive but with breast feeding you will still have some hormonal changes.

Question 9

can hyperpigmentation cause a chemical peel to fade by itself?

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From a peel?: I wonder if the question is whether hyperpigmentation from a chemical peel can fade without treatment.
Probably some. It can be important to protect the areas from sun or tanning also. Bleaching products, tretinoin, anti-inflammatory creams might help also.

Question 10

what is the cause of the hyperpigmentation in people with cushing syndrome and addison's disease?

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A pituitary hormone: In addison's disease, the adrenal glands stop making cortisol.  The pituitary gland (just below the brain) makes massive amounts of a hormone called acth to try to get the adrenal glands to make more cortisol, but they can't. Along with the acth, the pituitary also secretes another hormone (msh) that stimulates skin cells to make more melanin, causing it to darken.

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