Skin Pigmentation
3D illustration depicting how melanocytes secrete melanin to change the pigment of the skin. The image contrasts two side-by-side cross sections of the epidermis. The left side shows a melanocyte that is producing a lot of melanin, leading to a darker skin tone. The right side shows a melanocyte that is not producing as much melanin, leading to a lighter skin tone. Labels are included for the skin surface, upper keratinocytes, melanosomes, basal keratinocytes, and melanocytes.
Credit
Blausen Medical
Dimensions
1920 x 1920 pixels
Print Size @ 300 dpi
6 x 6 inches / 16 x 16 cm
