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Observation of skin
What can your skin tell you?
Term | Definition |
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Color | Melanin, hemoglobin, and carotene |
Melanin | is the main skin pigment produced by melanocytes. |
Hemoglobin | the pigment that carries oxygen in red blood cells. |
Carotene | is a skin pigment obtained from carrots. |
Bile pigments | a yellowish skin discoloration may be caused by excessive amounts of bile pigments. |