loss of color or pigment.

Loss of color in the skin, mucous membranes, hair, or retina of the eye.

Localized loss of normal skin color.

loss of pigment, especially melanin

Loss of skin color that can also occur in mucous membranes, hair, or structures of the eye.

Depigmentation of the skin is commonly linked to people who suffer with vitiligo who then apply a topical cream containing the organic compound monobenzone to remove the remaining pigment. The brand drug incorporating 20% monobenzone is Benoquin, made by ICN.