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Melanin is depleted over the years by the decrease in vitamins, mainly vitamin b, or malnourishment. If you eat a healthy diet with lots of vitamins that are vital to the body, and the producing of Melanin, you won't have to worry about your hair turning white or grey with age because of the lack of Melanin that usually colors you hair.
(Melanin is the pigmented substance that colors your skin and hair.)
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoTo decrease melanin in your skin naturally it is recommended to stay indoors and avoid all sunlight. If you must be out in daytime hours, keep all areas of exposed skin covered, a use of a strong sunblock is suggested as well. A lotion or supplement with Vitamins A, C and E would also be helpful as they are effective in reducing melanin in the skin.
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∙ 12y agoYou can produce less melanin if you do not stay out in the sun too often, because the sun radiation encourages the skin to produce more melanin, a pigment which makes your skin darker.
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∙ 14y agoThe dermatologists have some techniques to decrease melanin. It would be nice if they could decrease the amount in my skin and put it in my hair.
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∙ 13y agoOnce you have it, it's there. You cannot reduce melanin in our skin, unless you take surgical methods.
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Does glycerin reduce melanin in your body?
no it increases melanin
What is the medical term meaning Excess of melanin present in an area of inflammation of the skin?
Melanodermatitis or postinflammatory hyperpigmentation are terms meaning an excess of melanin in an area of skin inflammation.
Why does your hair appears to be black?
Because of excess melanin concentration
Is there a Natural way to reduce melanin in the body?
Avoid the sun for about 9 months.
What is the function of the dark pigmented in the choroid?
The Melanin of these cells absorbs excess light and helps keep the inside of the eye dark.
Which foods are rich in melanin?
fruit, chocolate, coffee, truffles, wine...........
What does not reduce the effects of excess stomach acid?
Expectorans
How do trees help to reduce the risk of landslides?
Trees help reduce the risk of landslides by stabilizing the soil with their root systems, which hold the soil in place and reduce erosion. The roots also increase the permeability of the soil, allowing water to infiltrate instead of running off and causing erosion. The canopy of trees intercepts rainfall, reducing the amount of water that reaches the soil and potentially triggering a landslide.
What is dark pigment of the body called?
The dark pigment of the body is called melanin. Melanin is responsible for determining the color of our skin, hair, and eyes. It helps protect the skin from the damaging effects of the sun's UV radiation.
What is the most important pigment in skin?
melanin v
Is there melanin in melanocytes?
Melanocytes produce melanin.
Damaging UV rays of sunlight primary function of what?
In humans, tanning - or sunburn, if you "tan" too much. UV light in excess damages your skin, and your skin reacts by generating melanin pigments in your skin; the melanin causes your skin to get tan. The melanin acts to block the UV light and protect your skin from burns, but too much can make some cancers - "melanomas" - more likely.
