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Pigmented Deposits in the Skin

open access: yesThe American Journal of Dermatopathology, 2018
Abstract: Pigmented deposits can occur in the skin due to many and varied causes. Some of them are systemic conditions accompanied by involvement of internal organs. Others have serious prognostic implications, and early diagnosis can help in the correct and adequate management of the diseases.
Carlos Monteagudo   +5 more
openaire   +5 more sources

In vitro quantification of pigment production and transfer in 2D co-cultures and 3D skin organotypic

open access: yesSTAR Protocols, 2023
Summary: Here, we present a protocol to set up and study 2D keratinocyte-melanocyte co-cultures and 3D full-thickness human skin equivalents. We describe steps for culturing of keratinocyte and melanocyte lines and the establishment of both 2D and 3D co ...
Rachel Phua   +6 more
doaj  

Synthesis and Characterization of a Biomimetic Formulation of Clofazimine Hydrochloride Microcrystals for Parenteral Administration

open access: yesPharmaceutics, 2018
Clofazimine (CFZ) is a broad spectrum antimycobacterial agent recommended by the World Health Organization as a first line treatment for leprosy and second line treatment for multidrug resistant tuberculosis.
Mikhail D. Murashov   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

A case report: retigabine induced oral mucosal dyspigmentation of the hard palate [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Background Dyspigmentation of the oral mucosa has a multitude of aetiological causes. Retigabine, a new antiepileptic drug, has the potential side effect of inducing a blue/purple pigmentation of the oral mucosa in addition to the skin, lips, nails and ...
Beacher, Nicholas G.   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Gingival Pigmentation Pattern in Correlation to Skin Color in a Group of Kurdish People in Sulaimani City

open access: yesمجله كليه طب الكندي, 2022
Background: Melanin pigmentation of the gingiva appears in all ethnicities. Excessive pigmentation is an esthetic concern that has increased awareness about depigmentation procedures.
Soma Amin, Shokhan H. Azeez
doaj   +1 more source

The correlation of skin color and gingival pigmentation patterns in a group of South Indians in Tamil Nadu, India

open access: yesSRM Journal of Research in Dental Sciences, 2013
Background: Melanin pigmentation of the gingiva occurs in all ethnicities. Excessive pigmentation is an esthetic concern that has increased awareness about depigmentation procedures.
Deepa Ponnaiyan, L Gomathy, J A Anusha
doaj   +1 more source

Visible Light Induces Melanogenesis in Human Skin through a Photoadaptive Response. [PDF]

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2015
Visible light (400-700 nm) lies outside of the spectral range of what photobiologists define as deleterious radiation and as a result few studies have studied the effects of visible light range of wavelengths on skin.
Manpreet Randhawa   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Conflict between background matching and social signalling in a colour-changing freshwater fish [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
The ability to change coloration allows animals to modify their patterning to suit a specific function. Many freshwater fishes, for example, can appear cryptic by altering the dispersion of melanin pigment in the skin to match the visual background ...
Kelley, Jennifer L.   +2 more
core   +2 more sources

The accuracy of pulse oximetry in measuring oxygen saturation by levels of skin pigmentation: a systematic review and meta-analysis

open access: yesBMC Medicine, 2022
Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been concerns regarding potential bias in pulse oximetry measurements for people with high levels of skin pigmentation.
Chunhu Shi   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source

Mucocutaneous manifestations and nail changes in patients with end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Mucocutaneous manifestations are common among patients on hemodialysis (HD). This study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of mucocutaneous manifestations in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who are on HD.
Azarhoosh, R.   +7 more
core   +2 more sources

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