Pigmentation of the skin

The skin’s coloration due to inherent body pigments or the accumulation of external substances. A prevalent instance is the yellow hue in jaundiced skin caused by bile pigments. Other natural pigments that can tint the skin include melanin, hemosiderin, and carotene. Extrinsic pigments that can stain the skin are substances like Atabrine and silver salts.


 


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