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2. This Chronic Skin Condition Is A Common Cause Of Dark ... - AOL

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   In short, melasma is a chronic skin condition that appears as darkened areas on the face due to an overproduction of melanin, says Gina Charles, MO, a family physician specializing in skincare. It ...

3. Dealing with Weird Dark Patches? Melasma May Be the ... - AOL

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   Though melasma mostly occurs on the face, it can appear on other parts of the body exposed to the sun, like the forearms and neck, Dr. Rodney says. On the face, the dark patches are usually evenly ...

4. How to Get Rid of Wrinkles (and What Really Causes Them) - AOL

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   Common Wrinkles Appearing on the Face. Dynamic wrinkles that form in the outer corners of the eyes are often called crow’s feet. The folds between your eyebrows that show up when you furrow your ...

5. Hyperpigmentation - Wikipedia

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   Hyperpigmentation can be diffuse or focal, affecting such areas as the face and the back of the hands. Melanin is produced by melanocytes at the lower layer of the epidermis. Melanin is a class of pigment responsible for producing color in the body in places such as the eyes, skin, and hair.

6. Pigmentation disorder - Wikipedia

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   Melanosomes, which are organelles containing melanin, must be transported and increased during hyperpigmentation and tanning, while they shrink during hypopigmentation. [4] Skin pigmentation is frequently caused by sun exposure. To protect itself against UV radiation from the sun, the body makes more melanin. As a result, the skin may become ...

7. Skin whitening - Wikipedia

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   Several chemicals have been shown to be effective in skin whitening, while some have proven to be toxic or have questionable safety profiles. This includes mercury compounds which may cause neurological problems and kidney problems. [1] In a number of African countries, between 25 and 80% of women regularly use skin whitening products. [2]

8. Hypopigmentation - Wikipedia

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   It is caused by melanocyte or melanin depletion, or a decrease in the amino acid tyrosine, which is used by melanocytes to make melanin. [2] Some common genetic causes include mutations in the tyrosinase gene or OCA2 gene. [3] [4] As melanin pigments tend to be in the skin, eye, and hair, these are the commonly affected areas in those with ...

9. Help! Why Do I Have Gray Hair in My 20s?!? - AOL

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   $34.00 at amazon.com. Why you might have gray hair in your 20s: ⮕ What it probably is: Genetics. As mentioned, melanin production will decrease as we age (among the other ~wonderful~ things that ...