Conditions Related to Melanin for Skin

Vitiligo

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When someone loses too many melanocytes, reducing melanin for skin in the body, small smooth patches start to appear on the skin, and then start to spread.

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Albinism

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This is a rare condition that happens due to the presence of very little melanin in the skin. Here, the patient's hair turns white, blue eyes, the skin turn pale, and also suffers from vision problems.

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Parkinson's Disease

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Among normal people, the amount of neuromelanin increases as we grow older. But in some cases, it begins to decrease which imbalances the coordination between mind and body.

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Melasma

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Just like Vitiligo, in this condition, the person gets brownish patches on the face, especially around cheeks, chin, nose bridge, forehead, and upper lip.

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Weak Vision and Hearing Loss

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The presence of melanin plays a very important role in our vision and hearing. If someone's body is producing less melanin for skin, than the organs need to sustain then, the person will suffer from hearing and visual loss.

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