Familial progressive hyperpigmentation
Definition:
Familial progressive hyperpigmentation is a dominantly inherited genodermatosis, in which patches of hyperpigmentation in the skin are present at birth. Increased number and average size of melanin granules in cells of pigmented area are the features of this disease.
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