Question 1

which is the function of melanin?

Accepted Answer

Melanin: is the pigment which causes us to tan.

Question 2

what are some sources of melanin?

Accepted Answer

Melanocytes: There is only one source of melanin, melanocytes.
You may consult this site for more info:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMHT0022691/
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Practice safe sex.

Question 3

what would happen if someone stopped producing as much melanin as normal?

Accepted Answer

Lighter color: Melanin is the basis for the normal color of the skin, the eye and some internal structures.  Melanin production can be disturbed in portions of the skin producing a patchy lightening. It is altered as aging occurs and the hair turns grey.  It is missing in albinos who have pale skin and pink eyes. Melanin is protective against uv light and is a cosmetic enhancement.

Question 4

is tanning an increase of melanin?

Accepted Answer

Yes. : Ultraviolet light stimulates the proliferation of melanin in skin cells leading to tanning.

Question 5

how can i reduce melanin in my skin?

Accepted Answer

Melanin reduction: Civant skin care has been in business for several years and their product meladerm is the most widely known skin lightener on the market. The formula has the strongest available concentrations of ingredients for over-the-counter use and is recommended by professionals worldwide.

Question 6

which operation can reduce the melanin?

Accepted Answer

None: That i know of. Melanin is a pigment produced in the skin. Some people have more and some less. There is no surgical procedure that can change this.

Question 7

how to increase the melanin in body skin?

Accepted Answer

No Safe Way: Content is genetically determined. Increase in melanin is an injury reaction to sun (uv) exposure, or from tanning beds.Never advisable to do this as long term effects result in aging and skin cancer. Self tanning creams or sprays add color to the skin, and while not perfect, are safe.

Question 8

how to reduce melanin from face naturally?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the sun...: Melanin is produced in response to exposure to sunlight (or from tanning salon). Thus, the only way to reduce it naturally is to avoid exposure to sunlight (indoor household lights dont count). Topical bleaching cream (lustra--otc) may help, but will redarken on sun exposure. Laser treatments can be quite effective as well. Consult your doc.  Good luck.

Question 9

how can i stop melanocyte producing melanin?

Accepted Answer

MELANOCYTES/MELANIN: YOU CANNOT THIS STOP THIS PROCESS 
SORRY

Question 10

effects of high estrogen on body melanin level?

Accepted Answer

Melanin: My understanding of the literature is that melanin may increase the color of your skin.

Estrogen should have nothing to do with it.

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