Dyschromia

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Dyschromia
Classification and external resources
ICD-10 L81.9
ICD-9 709.0
DiseasesDB 29542

Dyschromia refers to an alteration of the color of the skin[1] or nails.

"Hyperchromia" can refer to hyperpigmentation,[2] and "hypochromia" can refer to hypopigmentation.[3]

"Dyschromatoses" involve both hyperpigmented and hypopigmented macules.[4]

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