As a dermatologist with a keen interest in skin health, I'd like to delve into the concept of pigmentation.
Pigmentation refers to the natural coloration of the skin, hair, and eyes, which is determined by the presence of pigments. The most prominent pigment in human skin is melanin, a complex molecule that plays a crucial role in protecting the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Melanin is produced by specialized cells known as melanocytes, which are found in the basal layer of the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin. Melanocytes synthesize melanin from an amino acid called tyrosinread more >>

Pigmentation means coloring. Skin pigmentation disorders affect the color of your skin. Your skin gets its color from a pigment called melanin. Special cells in the skin make melanin. When these cells become damaged or unhealthy, it affects melanin production.Dec 6, 2017read more >>