In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discuss the anatomy of skin pigmentation, and how it can vary across the body.

Medical Terminology, The Basics, Lesson 1: Practice Problems Set 2. A set of 21 medical terminology practice problems (from Medical Terminology The Basics Series) for EXTRA practice on The Basics (including organs, locations, etc.). This...

Melanin Physiology: Conversion of Dopachrome to Dihdroxyindole

In this video, we will discuss the metabolic pathway for melanin biosynthesis. We will also differentiate the separate pathways for Eumelanin & Pheomelanin.<br/>

Dopachrome Tautomerase: Physiology, Biochemistry, and Mechanism

Melanin Biochemistry: Eumelanin Biosynthesis From Tyrosine and Phenylalanine

Vitiligo (Skin Depigmentation) | Pathophysiology, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Vitiligo is a primary pigmentary condition involving depigmentation of the skin. The etiology is unknown. The pathophysiology involves...

Melanin Physiology: Melanin Absoprtion of UV Light and Internal Conversion to Heat

In this video, we will discuss how melanocytes generate melanin and transfer this melanin to keratinocytes.<br/>