| There are 3 types of pigment changes: | ||
| Hyperpigmentation Darkened pigment |
Hypopigmentation No melanin |
Demarcation Uneven pigmentation from picking or scratching. |
| There are different depths of hyperpigmentation: | ||
| Epidermal Surface is light brown and not dense |
Dermal Skin is deep brown, ashey grey and appears more solid |
Mixture Both levels are usually dark brown. |
The unfortunate truth: |
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| Melanocytes are brain cells. They do not divide very well and are limited in number and not easy to with. When it is destroyed, the result is hypopigmentation and when it is over-stimulated the skin darkens. | ||