Dyschromia refers to patches of uneven skin tone.

• A. No
• B. Yes
• C. It only refers to dark patches
• D. It only refers to light patches

Answer: (B)

Dyschromia describes patches of skin where color is uneven compared to surrounding areas. This includes both darker patches (hyperpigmentation) and lighter patches (hypopigmentation), and sometimes a mix of both. So the term covers any uneven pigmentation, not just one direction of change. That’s why the statement is true. It isn’t limited to dark patches or to light patches alone, and it isn’t a denial of uneven tone. In PMU practice, noticing dyschromia helps with color matching and recognizing areas that may require special consideration.