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Is black the absence of color in skin pigment?
The loss of pigmentation in the skin is called Hypo-pigmentation and the total loss of skin pigment is called Albinism.
If you're albino are you able to get a black eye?
Yes. The color of a black eye is not related to skin pigmentation.
What is hyper- pigmentation?
Hyper-pigmentation , a process of the skin to be darken as compare to its surrounding.Our skin cell melanocytes produce a substance called melanin. melanin is the pigmentating substance in our skin.Cause: Excess of the melanin in the skin causes the hyper-pigmentation of skin.There are many skin condition which is form of hyper-pigmentation in skin. More common reason for such pigmentation disorders is the harmful ultra violet radiation in skin. The inverse of hyper-pigmentation is the depigmentation or hypo-pigmentation such as the skin condition vitiligo.
Which hormone increases pigmentation of the skin?
melanocyte-stimulating hormone
Is there a cure for skin pigmentation?
Cure of your skin pigmentation disorder depends on the type of skin disorder you have developed. Skin pigmentation disorders include hypo-pigmentation, albinism, vitiligo, Hyper-pigmentation, Lichen Simplex Chronicus, Melasma, Birthmarks, Port-wine Stains.You can differentiate your skin pigmentation disorder by visiting the following links: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypopigmentationhttp://www.antivitiligo.com/vitiligo/albinism-and-vitiligo.html
What is hypo-pigmentation in skin?
Pigmentation term use for the process of skin which is responsible for the coloration of skin and continuously produce pigment.Hypo-pigmentation: It is also termed as depigmentation. It is a pigmentation disorder in which white spots appear on skin. Hypo-pigmentation in skin occurs when in a certain part of skin pigmented substance "Melanin" quantity decreases from a certain level.Vitiligo, Nevus depigmentosus , Pityriasis Alba and Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis are the example of Hypo-pigmentation
Why are your armpits black?
Black armpits could be a sign of over-pigmentation of the skin. It could also be because of shaving if you have dark hair.
What are the color of your hands?
It depends on the animal's melanin pigmentation and genes. Some animals have black or grey paws while others have pink skin. Humans hands on the other hand (no pun intended) it depends on your genes and melanin pigmentation as well. I am caucasion and have very little pigmentation so my skin is pale, while an African American for example generally have more pigmentation so their skin is darker.
What determines the variation of skin pigmentation in your skin?
Pigmentation in you skin is determined by the amount of melanin given to you by your parents, in other words genetics.
How are skin pigmentation disorders diagnosed?
Diagnostic tests vary for different types of skin pigmentation disorders. doctors can make a diagnosis by looking at a person's appearance.blood tests and eye exams.biopsy.a wood's lamp, or black light test.
What color is the Florida Cracker Horse?
The Florida Cracker Horse can be any color, broken colors (paints,etc...) are very rare.The most common colors are solids(bay,sorrel,black...) and grey's(black skin pigmentation,albinos(white) don't have any skin pigmentation.)
What is a black man?
A black man is a male member of an ethnic group having dark pigmentation of the skin, typically of sub-Saharan African descent.
