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Review
. 1985 Apr;3(2):197-216.

The biology of the pigmentary system and its disorders

P A Lucky, J J Nordlund
  • PMID: 3913546
Review

The biology of the pigmentary system and its disorders

P A Lucky et al. Dermatol Clin. 1985 Apr.

Abstract

Melanin is the major determinant of skin color in humans. Abnormalities and diseases affecting pigmentation interrupt the production of distribution of melanin. The authors discuss the many diseases of hyper- and hypopigmentation.

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