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The Sun! Freckles are a way our skin tells us: "Hey, I'm getting damaged by the sun!" What is happening is that the pigment producing cells in the skin, called melanocytes feed melanin to the keratinocytes, the normal skin cells that form the outer barrier of our skin to protect us. It keeps the good stuff in and the bad stuff out. When the melanocytes in the skin get damaged by the sun, we produce freckles which are abnormal collections of melanin pigment, packaged in a different way than a normal melanin pigment is packaged. They sit on the top layer of our skin which is called the epidermis.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoFreckles are caused by the Sun. Other known as sun cancer spots.
Pigment Moles are just where your normal skin pigmentation wasnt developed right.
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Are moles freckles?
No
What causes freckles on your face like how are freckles created on your skin?
Freckles are caused by too much exposure to UV-B radiation. The exposure to UV-B radiation activates melanocytes, and this increases melanin production, which in turn causes freckles to become more darker and more noticeable.
Freckles and moles are due to the accumulations of?
melanin
Are freckles dead caner cells?
no, but moles are
Are freckles genetic?
Yes, freckles can be genetic. Freckles also can come from being in the sun. Freckles contain a pigment called melanin. This pigment comes out more when exposed to sun and on light or fair skinned people.
Who invented freckles?
Freckles is a naturally occurring pigment change in the skin. They didn't need to be invented by anyone.
what is the cause of a skin legion?
Skin lesions can occur from minor skin irritations such as freckles, moles, or can be from a number of causes such as aging, injury, or cancer.
Can albinos have freckles?
Many people would argue that a true albino cannot have freckles because a freckle is defined as a clump of dark pigment in the skin. Albinism is defined as a living being having no pigment or capability of producing pigment, thus; albinos dont have freckles. But some albinos HAVE gotten freckles from sun exposure so I guess it is possible. Sorry for making the explanantion so long(:
Which doesn't belong freckles blackheads moles melanin?
BlackHeads.
What cause freckles?
Genetics usually or just being out in the heat and the sun hits you and brings out peoples freckles
What is the medical term meaning build-up of melanin?
A melanin buildup which is called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) will cause your skin to darken as in a tan. When it builds up too much you can get dark brown patches. It has many causes - sunburn, bruises, cuts, acne, fungal infections, eczema, psoriasis, etc. In most cases it will fade over time. Treatment with a lightening agent, such as Hydroquinone will speed up the process. It could take as long as 6 months ....................
What shade of tinted lotion should you get if you have pale skin with freckles?
Whatever the lightest one is. Tinted moisturizer doesn't have enough pigment in it to cover freckles.
