pigmentations
Natural tissue hues
Pigmentations is the plural of pigmentation, referring to distinct instances or types of coloring in skin, tissue, or other materials.
The word appears in medical and scientific contexts discussing variations in color: Different pigmentations occur across ethnic groups.
Skin pigmentations may be natural or result from conditions like vitiligo or melasma.
Natural coloring compound
- vitiligoMelanocyte-loss skin condition
- melasmaPatchy facial skin darkening
- frecklesPigmented skin spots
- age spotsPigmented marks from aging
discoloration · sun damage · liver spots · albinism · birthmarks · moles · uneven skin tone · lentigines
Pigment-bearing cellular structures
- carotenoidsFat-soluble plant pigments
- colorationSurface hue arrangement
- camouflageConcealment through visual blending
- plumageBird's complete feather coat
scales · feathers · fur patterns · stripes · spots · mimicry · cephalopod · chameleon
melanin
Natural coloring compound
- vitiligoMelanocyte-loss skin condition
- melasmaPatchy facial skin darkening
- frecklesPigmented skin spots
age spots · discoloration · sun damage · liver spots · albinism · birthmarks · moles · uneven skin tone · lentigines · dermis
chromatophores
Pigment-bearing cellular structures
- carotenoidsFat-soluble plant pigments
- colorationSurface hue arrangement
- camouflageConcealment through visual blending
plumage · scales · feathers · fur patterns · stripes · spots · mimicry · cephalopod · chameleon · octopus
dyes
Pigments for staining materials
stains · inks · paints · saturation · gradients · washes · glazes · undertones · chroma · natural dyes
pigmentationsalbinism
Inherited melanin deficiency
depigmentation · colorlessness · vitiligo · pallor · paleness
pigmentationsdepigmentation
Loss of natural coloring
bleaching · fading · decolorization · discoloration · lightening
- skin pigmentationNatural dermal hue
- natural pigmentationOrganism's inherent coloration