What are Skin Tags?

Normal skin is generally innate and will not change. The skin has six different colors, namely red, yellow, brown, blue, black and white, such as yellow and Caucasian skin and red lips. Melanin in the skin is caused by different amounts and distribution of melanin, which is a protein derivative that is brown or black and is produced by melanocytes. Due to the different amount, small, type and distribution of melanin, different skin colors are determined.

There are six different colors of human skin, namely red, yellow, brown, blue, black and white, such as yellow and Caucasian skin and red lips. Mainly due to the difference in the amount and distribution of melanin in the skin, melanin is a protein derivative that is brown or black and is produced by melanocytes. Due to the different amount, small, type and distribution of melanin, different skin colors are determined.

Name: skin color

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Normal skin color

Clinical significance of skin color

Abnormal results: skin color changes caused by skin diseases. On the one hand, the skin can be darkened. The range, location, and shape of the darkening can be different, and various spots and spots can be formed. , Forming small and large patches. People to be checked: those whose skin has changed in color originally, and those who have changed skin color due to skin disease.

Skin color considerations

Unsuitable people: large-area tattooists, drug users, and people who have lived in radiation for a long time. Contraindications before examination: Contraindications for makeup, and examination after strenuous exercise. Do not consume irritating foods or stimulants. Requirements during inspection: It should be checked in a room with a suitable temperature as much as possible. The room temperature should be controlled at 20 -27 and natural light should be used as much as possible. During the inspection, attention should be paid to the comparison of the color of symmetrical parts of the limbs to find the difference in color.

Skin color inspection process

For skin examinations, you must carefully observe the upper and lower body (from head to toe), every part of the front and back, including the chest, abdomen, back, hips and limbs, as well as wrinkles under the breast, chin, hair, nail bed, etc. Is the site normal and have there been any changes, such as: have the area, color, and surface of moles, pinks, or scars changed? Does the ulcer on the skin last forever? Do you feel pain, numbness, and unresponsiveness? Record all the findings one by one, and then compare after each inspection whether the symptoms are unusual, large, discolored, or otherwise changed.

Skin color related disorders

Discoid lupus erythematosus, burns, vitiligo, ringworm, Pasini-Pierni progressive idiopathic skin atrophy, transient echinoderm release skin disease, frostbite, p-phenylenediamine dermatitis, hives and angioedema

Skin color related symptoms

Purple spots, yellow fetuses, flushed and swollen skin, dry skin, erythema erythema, irritability, occlusion of hairs, paroxysmal pruritus, wet itching, sores, dry and dandruff skin ^[1]