Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

repigment

verb
/ˌriːˈpɪɡ.mənt/
Definition
To restore or replace pigment in skin or hair.
Examples
  • The dermatologist recommended a treatment to help repigment the affected areas of skin.
  • After several sessions, the repigmenting cream had visibly improved the color of her skin.
  • Some patients seek cosmetic options to repigment their hair that has turned grey.
Meaning
The process of bringing back color to areas of the skin or hair that have lost their natural pigment, often due to conditions like vitiligo or other skin disorders.
Synonyms
  • Restore color
  • Recolor
  • Reinstate pigment