Melanoma means cancer of melanocytes, or pigment-generating skin cells.
Possible causes of a black whisker on a cat could include natural pigmentation, aging, or a medical condition such as a skin infection or trauma.
The black spots on your dog's anus could be caused by pigmentation, skin irritation, or a medical condition. It is best to consult a veterinarian for a proper diagnosis and treatment.
Common causes of hair with black roots include natural hair pigmentation, genetics, hormonal changes, and certain medical conditions such as alopecia areata or thyroid disorders.
Vitiligo
The loss of pigmentation in the skin is called Hypo-pigmentation and the total loss of skin pigment is called Albinism.
Yes. The color of a black eye is not related to skin pigmentation.
melanin
They are albino Black Bears (They lack pigmentation)
The medical term for bluish-black marks on the skin caused by hemorrhages into the skin is "ecchymosis."
They can. Black on the tongue is due to extra pigmentation, something every dog breed can experience, including pugs.
Argyrosis is a condition in which prolonged exposure to environmental silver leads to a black pigmentation of tissue.
melan-, as in melena (black stools) or melanocyte (pigment-producing skin cell).Melan- or Nigra-