A skin pigmentation disorder is a disorder that affects the color of the skin. Skin gets its color melanin, a pigment in the skin that is made up of special cells. These cells can become damaged due to a variety of causes, which affects the production of melanin. When the production of melanin is disrupted in some way, skin can become hyperpigmented or otherwise discolored, either in patches of the skin or over an individual’s entire body. Read on to learn more about common skin pigmentation disorders and treatments. [Read more…]