Eye color is an important identifier used to describe someone's appearance in media, social interactions, and by state and national databases such as the driver's license division or passport office.

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There are two types of skin pigmentation disorders: hyperpigmentation, in which the skin produces too much melanin, and hypopigmentation, in which the skin produces too little melanin. Skin ...

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Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Sign up Higher concentrations of melanin, the color pigment in skin and ...

Hyperpigmentation —those persistent dark spots left behind by acne, a simple cut, or even hormonal changes—is often the single most challenging and frustrating skincare concern for individuals with ...