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Dark pigmented tumor?
Melanocytes are cells that produce the dark pigment, Melanin, which is responsible for the color of skin.
What is a natural skin pigment?
Melanin is the pigment that gives us our skin tone. The more melanin, the darker one's skin and the more protection from ultraviolet light and the skin cancers that can arise from it.
Which skin cancers arises from the stratum spinosum cells?
Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
What form of skin cancers is derived from cells capable of forming melanin?
malignant melanoma
Colored pigmented lesion of the skin?
moles
What is a condition with pigmented spots on the skin?
lesions
What cells give rise to skin cancers?
The skin cells themselves, as they go through abnomal division as a result of exposure to things such as carbon black, gamma rays, or UV radiation.
What is the medical term meaning cancerous skin tumor arising from pigmented skin?
melanoma
Which cells arise from bone marrow and migrate to the epidermis?
Melanocytes are cells that arise from the neural crest during development and migrate to the epidermis. They are responsible for producing the pigment melanin, which contributes to skin color and protection from UV radiation.
Major skin area from which the derivatices arise?
The major skin area from which the derivatives arise is the stratum basale, which is the deepest layer of the epidermis. This layer contains stem cells that continuously divide and differentiate to give rise to the various cell types in the epidermis, including keratinocytes, melanocytes, and Merkel cells. These cells migrate upwards through the layers of the epidermis to replenish and repair the skin.
Are epidermal cheek cells pigmented?
No, epidermal cheek cells do not contain pigments. Pigments such as melanin are produced by melanocytes located in the basal layer of the epidermis and transferred to surrounding keratinocytes, providing skin coloration. Cheek cells mainly consist of epithelial cells that do not contain melanin.
What is a naevus?
A naevus is a pigmented or otherwise abnormal area on the skin - such as a birthmark or a mole.
