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Skin pigmentation, based on a code of genetics, protects the skin. Skin pigmentation is determined by the amount and type of melanin, the pigment in the skin. Depending on what color, or skin pigment color, your skin is, there is a different level of protection provided for skin, due partially to a person's ancestors. For example, those who have family who originated from the tropics probably have dark skin, due to the fact that in tropical areas there is more sunlight, and therefore, those people would have adapted to having a lot of sun shining down at them. This contracts with those who have ancestors who originated from snowy or cold regions where the sun is seldom seen have paler skin.
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∙ 9y agoMelanocytes produce melanin, which is the pigment that protects the skin from UV radiation.
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∙ 12y agoThe pigment is called melanin, and it gives some protection from the sun, but can't totally prevent sunburns.
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Is it true that you can get dark by getting a sunburn?
depending on your pigment ... A suntan will leave your skin darker while a sunburn will leave you skin red ... if your very pigmented (black) your skin in all cases will get darker ...
What pigment prevents the radiation from harming structures in the under layer of the skin?
Melanin
What is the pigment in the skin that prevents sunburns?
The pigment is called melanin, and it gives some protection from the sun, but can't totally prevent sunburns.
How long do people with albinism live?
they live as long as everyone else. all they are lacking that other people have is skin pigment. they need to be more careful of the sun and are more susceptible to sunburn and thus skin cancer but they live the same length as they would if they had skin pigment.
Why is your skin color darker?
Generally, people with darker skin have higher quantities of melanin, a pigment which gives skin its color. People or animals that are albino lack this pigment, making them appear white or light pink. Getting a tan or sunburn from being in the sun for a period of time can also darken one's skin, but it will usually fade after awhile.
How do melanocytes protect skin cells from UV damage?
Melanocytes produces melanin, the skin pigment that absorbs UV light from the sun and prevents it from damaging DNA in the cells.
Could Michael Jackson tan or even sunburn?
He was allergic to the sun, and tanning wouldn't solve anything. He had no pigmentation, you can't tan skin that doesn't have any pigment for it to darken.
Do you put lotion on the skin after you peel sunburn off?
Sunscreen eventually breaks down and more has to be put on. The container usually gives directions as to how often to reapply.
Can you get a sonogram on legs if they have sunburn on them?
Yes. Sunburn is a simply change in pigment caused by ultra violet rays from the sun. It will have no affect on a sonogram.
Why do you peel when you have sunburn?
Because sunburn IS actually a burn. It starts to burn you skin and it's way of healing is to get rid of the damaged skin and grow new, healthy skin.
What pigment determine skin color?
The pigment which determines skin color is melanin.
Does hot water make you have sunburn?
No hot water wont give you a sunburn but it sure will burn you! Sunburn is caused by overexposure to the sun's or a tanning bed's ultraviolet rays. Hot water will make a sunburn "burn" if you take a hot shower after getting a sunburn.
