muddy complexion

A characteristic patchy hyperpigmentation seen on the face in malnourished children, which is accompanied by pallor, lassitude, hypochromic anaemia, delayed epiphyseal development, delayed puberty, defects in dentition, anorexia, and increased susceptibility to infection

muddy complexion

A characteristic patchy hyperpigmentation, seen on the face in malnourished children, accompanied by pallor, lassitude, hypochromic anemia, delayed epiphyseal development, delayed puberty, defects in dentition, anorexia, ↑ susceptibility to infection. See 'Crazy pavement' appearance.