One study published in the American Academy of Optometry's Optometry & Vision Science journal found that using goji berry daily as a dietary supplementation for 90 days increases plasma zeaxanthin and antioxidant levels significantly, which protect eyes
from hypopigmentation and accumulation of oxidative stress compounds that can damage the macula.
Although the pediatrician's physical examination was unremarkable except for the
general hypopigmentation, eye findings consistent with oculocutaneous albinism were noted by the ophthalomologist.
Vitiligo: a lack of pigment in the skin (called vitiligo in man and
hypopigmentation in nonhuman animals).
The researchers say such «
hypopigmentation» occurs because chloroquine poisons pigment - producing cells in hair follicles.
Mutant mice exhibited craniofacial malformations,
hypopigmentation, intestinal pseudo-obstruction and hindlimb paralysis.
These areas are also prone to stretch marks, irritation,
hypopigmentation (lightening), and «a crinkly, cigarette - paper appearance,» Strachan explains — a good reason to avoid that old beauty - queen trick of using hemorrhoidal cream to de-puff eye bags, experts say.
Pigmentary aberrations give rise to poikilodermatous change with either hyper or
hypopigmentation.
Hyperpigmentation is seen in breeds predisposed to enhanced pigmentation secondary to inflammation; in other breeds,
hypopigmentation can occur.
Dogs with vitiligo sport patches of light - colored skin due to
hypopigmentation, or lack of pigment.