HISTOLOGY
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
Which of these conditions increase the amount of melanin in the skin?
|
|
Exposure to UV light
|
|
|
Having ancestors from near the equator
|
|
|
Both answers are correct
|
|
|
Neither answer is correct
|
Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A number of factors can trigger an increase in melanin production, but the main ones are sun exposure, hormonal influences, age and skin injuries or inflammation. Sun exposure is the number one cause of hyperpigmentation as it’s sunlight that triggers the production of melanin in the first place.
Detailed explanation-2: -Eating vitamin C–rich foods like citrus, berries, and leafy green vegetables may optimize melanin production. Taking a vitamin C supplement may help as well.
There is 1 question to complete.