Chromodermatosis

/ˌkroʊmoʊˌdɜrməˈtoʊsɪs/ noun

Definition

A medical condition or disease of the skin characterized by abnormal color changes, discoloration, or pigmentation disorders.

Etymology

From Greek 'chroma' (color), 'derma' (skin), and '-osis' (medical condition), combining dermatological terminology with color to describe pigmentation diseases.

Kelly Says

Chromodermatosis describes everything from vitiligo (loss of color) to melasma (excess pigmentation)—essentially, any condition where something goes wrong with your skin's color-making machinery.

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