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Types of skin diseases - Pigmentary disorders

Skin pigmentation disorders cause the skin to appear lighter or darker than normal. Pigmentary disorders can be due to hazardous agents found in the workplace (eg: UV, X-rays), environment (eg Sun rays) or ones genetic makeup or reaction to medicines and food. A number of chemicals used at work can cause depigmentaion.

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Updated 2010-05-02