Another form of hyperpigmentation is something known as Melanoacanthoma and this is very rare indeed. They are essentially lesions.

In the majority of cases the lesions were initially thought to be a threat to human life but in the majority of cases this not the case. So just who develops this condition and more importantly why do they?

Now this is a very rare skin condition, and it is so rare that there have been just 30 reported cases in the USA alone. From the reported cases it would appear that white people are most at risk, but not Asians or Blacks.

Also of the reported cases both males and females were affected, but there is a big difference in the ages of those who were affected. It normally appears in those in the age groups of 60 and above, yet there were some cases where people as young as 25 were being infected.

The lesions are painful and seem to be found when a medical examination is actually performed on the patient. The lesions are normally black but they can often vary in appearance. They can be present for a few months before they are actually noticed.

Should you believe that you have this condition then it is very important that you get a full and complete diagnosis as soon as possible. You may need to give a skin sample to determine the true nature of the hyperpigmentation and to make sure that it is not something else.

For a method of treatment, surgery is an option in the removal of the lesions, and since the lesions are not life threatening then the treatment is often quick and simple. When the treatment has finished it is very unlikely that the lesion will ever return.

So many people do not even know that they have this condition as it not painful and it can go away by itself. If you think that you have this condition then you need to pay a visit to your doctor who will be able to perform a complete diagnosis and offer ways to treat it.