Any condition of unusual deposits of black pigment in different parts of the body is known as melanosis. This condition is a form of hyperpigmentation that is associated with increased melanin. Hyperpigmentation, which is manifested as darkening on the skin, can be caused by sun damage, inflammation, or skin injuries. <span>There are different types of melanosis such as Melanism, ocular melanosis, smoker's melanosis, oral melanosis, Riehl melanosis.</span>