noun
- the loss or removal of pigment from the skin, hair, or other tissues
Usage: medical/dermatological term; can occur naturally or be induced
Examples
- Vitiligo causes depigmentation of the skin in irregular patches.
- The patient experienced gradual depigmentation around the affected area.
- Certain medications can lead to depigmentation as a side effect.
- Depigmentation of the hair may occur with age or due to stress.
- The dermatologist examined the extent of depigmentation on the patient's hands.