Disease marked by abnormal pigmentation may be called chromatosis or melanosis, or melanopathy. Amelanism or amelanosis is the term used for a lack of pigmentation of the skin.
Some examples of chromatosis or melanosis:
xanthochroism
bilirubinuria
Albinism=this condition is the result of a missing enzyme that is necessary for the production of melanin.Albinism=this condition is the result of a missing enzyme that is necessary for the production of melanin.
The condition of unusual deposits of black pigment in the body tissues or organs is called melanosis. Melanosis can be caused by various factors such as medications, heavy metals, or underlying medical conditions. Treatment depends on the underlying cause and may involve addressing the root issue or managing symptoms.
Melanin
Melanosis is the term for unusual black pigment deposits and it can be seen in the colon and rectum sometimes when a biopsy is done. This is called melanosis coli. This odd pigmentation is not cancerous.Another condition is Black Lung Disease. It is caused by long exposure to coal dust and was (and is) still seen in miners. The miners used to work without any type of protection for the respiratory tract. It wasn't until 2016 that the final rules were put in place for the miner's protection.Another dark pigment condition is seen in the skin and is called melisma.
VitiligoalbinismAlbinoAlbinoism.
melanin
vitiligo
Leuko- is the medical term for white.albin/o or leuk/0
Hyperbilirubinemia.not sure what you are looking for......jaundice, icterus, hyperbilirubinemia?This is called jaundice.
Melanoma means cancer of melanocytes, or pigment-generating skin cells.