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When you lose pigmentation of the skin what is this condition called?
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∙ 11y ago
melanin or eumelanin
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoalbinism
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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.
What is skin discoloration called?
Skin discoloration is called skin pigmentation.
How did Michael bcome white?
Michael Jackson did not actually become white. He stated during his life that he had vitiligo. This is a skin condition that causes a complete lack of pigment in patches.
What is an condition that causes colorless hair skin and eyes?
A person or animal that has a lack of pigmentation or melanin in their skin or hair or eyes is called an albino. And the condition is commonly called Albinism and also called achromia, achromasia, or achromatosis.
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.
What could white spots on your face be is these are of vitiligo?
There are many skin conditions which causes white spots. Most common in which is the skin condition Vitiligo. And other are Albinism, Nevus de pigmentosus, Pityriasis Alba, White scars and hypo pigmentation and Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis. Color of our skin is called skin pigment, and the process of coloration of skin is called pigmentation. When a loss of pigmentation occurs in certain part of skin, a white spots appear in that part.
Why Michael Jackson dint like his skin?
Michael Jackson had a skin condition which creates whitish-pink blotches on the skin, it is called vitiligo, it is very rare, less then 1% of the United States is afflicted with this disease, it creates a loss of pigmentation in the skin.
What is the definition of leukoderma?
It is a cutaneous condition, an acquired condition with local loss of pigmentation of the skin that may occur after a number of inflammatory skin conditions, such as burns
White patches on skin and loss of pigment?
Pigmentation is the process of skin coloration and due to some anomalies in this process white or dark patches appear on the skin. Melanin is substance responsible for skin coloration. Excess of melanin in skin cause the darkening or dark spots in skin. Such situation is termed as hyper-pigmentation. Lack of melanin in skin causes the white patch in skin this thing is termed as depigmentation or hypo-pigmentation in skin. There is more than one skin condition that causes white patch on the skin. About 1% of people have a condition called vitiligo, which is one cause for loss of pigment. You should see a doctor to get a diagnosis.
What term means a rare congenital condition causing partial or total lack of pigmentation in the body?
The term for this condition is albinism. It is caused by a lack of melanin production in the skin, hair, and eyes, leading to a lack of pigmentation.
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
