PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Typically, all humans have the same number of melanocytes. However, the amount of melanin produced by these melanocytes varies. People with more melanin generally have darker skin, eyes and hair compared to those with little melanin. Additionally, people who’re born with clusters of melanocytes have freckles.

Detailed explanation-2: -Everyone has the same number of melanocytes, but some people make more melanin than others. If those cells make just a little bit of melanin, your hair, skin and the iris of your eyes can be very light. If your cells make more, then your hair, skin, and eyes will be darker.

Detailed explanation-3: -Studies suggest that upping your intake of certain nutrients could increase melanin levels. It might even increase the amount of melanin in people with fair skin types. There are no studies directly proving ways to increase melanin.

Detailed explanation-4: -African and Indian skin had the highest total amount of melanin in the epidermis (t-test; P < 0.001), with no significant differ-ence between them. Amongst the remaining lighter groups, there was no significant difference in total epidermal melanin content.