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Melanosomes are organelles in melanocytes that synthesize and store the pigment melanin.
Tyrosine is an amino acid that serves as the precursor for melanin production in melanocytes.
UV radiation is ultraviolet light from the sun that stimulates melanin production and can damage skin cells.
Hemoglobin is the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells that gives blood its red color and affects skin tone.
A freckle is a small, concentrated spot of increased melanin production on the skin, often due to sun exposure.
A nevus (mole) is a benign skin growth formed by clusters of melanocytes.
Hemangioma is a benign tumor of blood vessels appearing as a red or purple skin mark.
Cyanosis is a bluish discoloration of the skin due to low oxygen levels in the blood.
Jaundice is yellowing of the skin and eyes caused by elevated bilirubin levels.
Pallor is paleness of the skin often caused by reduced blood flow or anemia.
Albinism is a genetic condition characterized by lack of melanin production, resulting in very pale skin and hair.
Vitiligo is a condition where melanocytes are destroyed, causing patchy loss of skin pigmentation.
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin produced in the skin under UV light, essential for calcium absorption.
Calcitriol is the active form of vitamin D that regulates calcium and phosphate metabolism.
Regeneration is the process by which damaged tissue is replaced with the same type of cells, restoring normal function.
Fibrosis is the formation of scar tissue composed mainly of collagen during wound healing.
A keloid is an overgrowth of scar tissue that extends beyond the original wound boundaries.
An ulcer is a deep loss of skin surface that may extend into the dermis or deeper layers.
First-degree burns affect only the epidermis, causing redness and pain without blistering.
Second-degree burns involve the epidermis and part of the dermis, causing blisters and more intense pain.
Third-degree burns destroy the epidermis and dermis, possibly affecting deeper tissues; skin may appear white or charred.
Dermatitis is inflammation of the skin characterized by redness, itching, and sometimes blistering.
Basal cell carcinoma is a common skin cancer arising from basal cells in the epidermis, usually slow-growing.
Squamous cell carcinoma is a skin cancer originating from keratinocytes in the epidermis, potentially more aggressive than basal cell carcinoma.
Melanoma is a malignant tumor of melanocytes, the most dangerous form of skin cancer due to its high metastatic potential.