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What are irregular patches of melanin called?
Freckles
Patches of melanin found on human skin forms what?
Freckles....
What occurs when melanin accumulates in patches in a persons skin?
Freckles
Why is the roof of your mouth brown patches?
If you have brown spots on the roof of your mouth, it could be patches of melanin. Another reason brown spots might show up is because someone smokes.
What is Concentrated area of melanin?
A concentrated area of melanin refers to a specific region in the skin, hair, or eyes where the pigment melanin is produced in higher quantities. This can result in darker patches or spots, such as freckles, moles, or age spots. Melanin plays a critical role in determining the color of these tissues and provides some protection against UV radiation. Abnormal concentrations can also be associated with certain skin conditions or diseases.
Is there melanin in melanocytes?
Melanocytes produce melanin.
What is the most important pigment in skin?
melanin v
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 pigments contribute to skin color?
melanin and carotene Carotene Melanin The chemical is called melanin.
What is dark pigment of the body called?
The dark pigment of the body is called melanin. Melanin is responsible for determining the color of our skin, hair, and eyes. It helps protect the skin from the damaging effects of the sun's UV radiation.
The pigment that is largely responsible for skin color is?
Melanin produces skin color.
What is the medical term meaning black skin?
The medical term for black skin is "hyperpigmentation." This refers to a condition where patches of skin become darker than the surrounding area due to an excess production of melanin.
