Melanin: Impacts On Skin, Hair, Eyes, And Disorders

Melanin, determining skin, hair, and eye color, is produced in melanocytes through the actions of tyrosinase and melanosomes. Sunlight, hormones, and genetic factors regulate melanin production. Melasma and albinism are common disorders involving altered melanin production, leading to aesthetic concerns or medical conditions. Treatments include skin bleaching agents, laser therapy, and hormones, while ongoing research …

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