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Perioral hyperpigmentation

MedGen UID:
869273
•Concept ID:
C4023699
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Finding
Synonyms: Darkening of skin around the mouth; Increased pigmentation around the mouth
 
HPO: HP:0010802

Definition

Increased pigmentation, either focal or generalized, of the skin surrounding the vermilion of the lips. [from HPO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVPerioral hyperpigmentation

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PubMed

Periocular hyperpigmentation: a review of etiology and current treatment options.
Alsaad SM, Mikhail M
J Drugs Dermatol 2013 Feb;12(2):154-7. PMID: 23377386
Nitrogen plasma skin regeneration and aesthetic facial surgery: multicenter evaluation of concurrent treatment.
Holcomb JD, Kent KJ, Rousso DE
Arch Facial Plast Surg 2009 May-Jun;11(3):184-93. doi: 10.1001/archfacial.2009.29. PMID: 19451453
Pigmented lesions of the oral mucosa and perioral tissues: a flow-chart for the diagnosis and some recommendations for the management.
Meleti M, Vescovi P, Mooi WJ, van der Waal I
Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod 2008 May;105(5):606-16. Epub 2008 Feb 21 doi: 10.1016/j.tripleo.2007.07.047. PMID: 18206403

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