Health Dictionary Find a Doctor

Melanosis

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Overview

Melanosis is a form of hyperpigmentation associated with increased melanin.[1]

It can also refer to:

See also

See also

References

References

  1. Melanosis at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)

Template:Pigmentation disorders

Looking for the patient version?

Back to the patient-friendly article

© 2026 MyEClinic – IFTM Institut für Telematik in der Medizin GmbH