by ALI GOUDARZI
Melanin is a pigment that gives skin, hair, and eyes their color. It is produced by cells called melanocytes, which are found in the epidermis, the outermost layer of skin. Melanin helps to protect the body from the sun’s harmful UV rays and also plays a role in...
by ALI GOUDARZI
Melanocytes are cells that produce melanin, the pigment that gives skin, hair, and eyes their color. They are located in the basal layer of the epidermis, the outermost layer of skin. Melanocytes produce melanin through a process called melanogenesis. This process...
by ALI GOUDARZI
Melanoma is the most aggressive and dangerous form of skin cancer. It originates from melanocytes, the pigment-producing cells in the skin, and can develop on any area of the skin. The primary cause of malignant melanoma is excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV)...
by ALI GOUDARZI
Melanosomes are specialized organelles found within melanocytes, responsible for the synthesis, storage, and transport of melanin, the pigment that gives color to the skin, hair, and eyes. Melanin is a complex protein that plays a crucial role in protecting the skin...
by ALI GOUDARZI
Chloasma, also known as melasma or the “mask of pregnancy,” is a skin condition that causes dark patches to form on the face. The patches are typically brown or gray, and they can appear on the forehead, cheeks, nose, and upper lip. Chloasma is more common...
