Nipple pigmentation
Nipple Pigmentation
Nipple pigmentation refers to the coloration of the nipple and areola, which can vary widely among individuals. The pigmentation of the nipple and areola is primarily determined by genetic factors, but can also be influenced by hormonal changes, aging, and certain medical conditions.
Pronunciation
Nipple pigmentation: /ˈnɪpəl ˌpɪɡmənˈteɪʃən/
Etymology
The term "nipple" comes from the Old English nipel, meaning "beak" or "nose". The term "pigmentation" comes from the Latin pigmentum, meaning "paint".
Related Terms
- Melanin: The pigment that gives color to the skin, hair, and eyes.
- Hormones: Chemical substances produced in the body that control and regulate the activity of certain cells or organs.
- Areola: The small circular area, in particular the ring of pigmented skin surrounding a nipple.
- Hyperpigmentation: A common, usually harmless condition in which patches of skin become darker in color than the normal surrounding skin.
- Hypopigmentation: The loss of skin color. It is caused by melanocyte or melanin depletion, or a decrease in the amino acid tyrosine, which is used by melanocytes to make melanin.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nipple pigmentation
- Wikipedia's article - Nipple pigmentation
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