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The color of the human skin is due to a brown pigment called melanin. Pigmentation or coloration of the skin is dependent on the amount of melanin present in the skin. People with pale skin produce very little melanin and people with darker skin produce higher amounts of melanin. Pregnancy and sun exposure can also make skin darker, while infections, burns, and blisters can make skin lighter.
Skin pigmentation may affect drug efficacy and safety

Skin pigmentation may affect drug efficacy and safety

FDA’s promised rules on pulse oximeters unlikely to end decades of racial bias

FDA’s promised rules on pulse oximeters unlikely to end decades of racial bias

Researchers uncover clues to the mechanism behind vitiligo

Researchers uncover clues to the mechanism behind vitiligo

Study reveals how UV exposure and ethnicity impact vitamin D levels, calling for tailored supplementation guidelines

Study reveals how UV exposure and ethnicity impact vitamin D levels, calling for tailored supplementation guidelines

Diet's role in fighting vitiligo highlighted in new research

Diet's role in fighting vitiligo highlighted in new research

Study reveals racial bias in pulse oximeter readings for Black heart failure patients

Study reveals racial bias in pulse oximeter readings for Black heart failure patients

How does melanin distribution impact UV damage?

How does melanin distribution impact UV damage?

From Neanderthals to now: Tracing the evolution of human sleep cycles

From Neanderthals to now: Tracing the evolution of human sleep cycles

Researchers develop wearable optical device for early detection of postpartum hemorrhage

Researchers develop wearable optical device for early detection of postpartum hemorrhage

Study uncovers the science behind the body's tanning process after leaving the beach

Study uncovers the science behind the body's tanning process after leaving the beach

Unique plant extract mixture has potent anti-acne effects

Unique plant extract mixture has potent anti-acne effects

Does the skin microbiome contribute to protection from prolonged solar damage?

Does the skin microbiome contribute to protection from prolonged solar damage?

Using smartphone images for earlier detection of anemia in children

Using smartphone images for earlier detection of anemia in children

Burt's Bees research shows the benefits of nature-based regimens to protect and restore skin health

Burt's Bees research shows the benefits of nature-based regimens to protect and restore skin health

Sensory nerve cells in human skin play an important role in pigmentation

Sensory nerve cells in human skin play an important role in pigmentation

Pulse oximeter inaccuracies may be associated with racial disparities in care

Pulse oximeter inaccuracies may be associated with racial disparities in care

New machine learning method may improve the identification of genes that cause diseases

New machine learning method may improve the identification of genes that cause diseases

Pulse oximeters give false readings in a group of patients with COVID-19

Pulse oximeters give false readings in a group of patients with COVID-19

Skin pigmentation mechanism confers major protection against UV-related cancers

Skin pigmentation mechanism confers major protection against UV-related cancers

Lower UVB exposure correlated with higher risk of colorectal cancer

Lower UVB exposure correlated with higher risk of colorectal cancer

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