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How would you describe hyer pigmentation?
Hyper pigmentation is the build up of melanin under the skin in one area resulting in spots that are darker than the rest of your skin which results in uneven skin tone.
What controls the activity of melanocytes?
Melanogenisis is the activity that controls melanocytes. Melanocytes are the cells in the human body that produce melanin, the pigmentation found in eyes and skin.
What disease results in irregular patches of skin that lack pigmentation?
The disease that results in irregular patches of skin lacking pigmentation is called vitiligo. It occurs when melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing skin pigment (melanin), are destroyed or malfunction. This leads to lighter patches on the skin, which can vary in size and location. Vitiligo is thought to be an autoimmune condition, but its exact cause is not fully understood.
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
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.
What is an example of a false statement about skin pigmentation?
A false statement about skin pigmentation could be that it determines a person's intelligence or abilities. Skin pigmentation is simply a result of genetics and does not correlate with intelligence, skills, or character traits.
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.
Can you get skin pigmentation from another person if you get a cut lets say from a person with pigmentation such as vitiligo?
No! Vitiligo is lack of pigmentation - it is not contagious
What is the prognosis for skin pigmentation disorders?
Prognosis. Most skin pigmentation disorders do not affect a person's health, only the outward appearance.
