Pigment Characteristics in the Caucasian Population (For Professionals)

Pigments There are two types of pigments (melanin) which determine skin colour in caucasians: Eumelanin: Has a photoprotective action Acts as a physical and chemical filter to light Absorbs free radicals in response to sun exposure Pheomelanin Is found most often in red-haired individuals Has a photoaggressive action Produces free radicals in response to sun […]

Tags: Particularités de la pigmentation dans la population "blanche", Pigment Characteristics in the Caucasian Population
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