Common "Melanin" queries answered by top doctors | iCliniq
Home / Answers / Ayurveda Specialist / Melanin

Melanin

Melanin, a natural skin pigment, is responsible for giving your skin, eyeballs, and hair their characteristic color. Depending on the type and quantity of melanin present, these colors vary. When the melanocytes make less melanin, the hair and skin color are lighter, and if it is produced in excess, the color is darker. The body makes more melanin to protect your skin when exposed to sun rays.

Recently Answered Questions Recently Answered Questions

All the answers published on this website are written by verified Native and Traditional Care Experts. The Content has been moderated by the iCliniq Content Review Team before publication. Post your health questions on iCliniq-Native Care by choosing the right Native Care Specialty and get them answered. Your queries will be answered 24/7 by top Native Care Experts from iCliniq-Native Care.

Some of my facial hairs are turning golden brown. What should I do?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 19 years old. Some of my facial hair change into light brown color from black. It looks golden color in sunshine and I have also one or two white hairs in my head. When I was 16, all my hair was dark black. What should I do now to get their natural hair color back?  Read Full »

Dr. Alka

Dr. Alka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query. See the color of hairs and skin is determined by a pigment called melanin. The variation of this pigment varies from person to person due to their genetics or due to some environmental reasons. One to two white hairs are not a problem but you mu...  Read Full »

ask-doctor-img Ask a Doctor Online

Choose a Specialty
* Your first query consult is free!

Search for a Health Issue



Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.