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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.
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.
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 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.
What is another name for hyper-pigmentation due to sun?
Another name for hyper-pigmentation due to sun exposure is sunspots or age spots. These darkened patches of skin are caused by an overproduction of melanin in response to UV radiation.
