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Dyschromia refers to an alteration of the color of the skin or nails. [1]
"Hyperchromia" can refer to hyperpigmentation, [2] and "hypochromia" can refer to hypopigmentation. [3]
"Dyschromatoses" involve both hyperpigmented and hypopigmented macules. [4]
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