Sentences with phrase «cause pigment changes»

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It's important to understand that it's not the color of the pigment that causes the change.

-- We have shown that the genetic change causing fibromelanosis is a complex rearrangement that leads to increased expression of Endothelin 3, a gene which is known for promoting the growth of pigment cells, explains Ben Dorshorst the post-doctoral researcher responsible for the work.

«If it's growing, if it's changed in any way, if it's darkly pigmented or causing any eyelash loss or any dimpling, if it's scaly — all of those can be signs of an eyelid tumor,» says Dr. Taylor.

Because these pigment changes do not cause medical issues, no treatment is necessary.

If the pigment change occurs in an area where it blocks intraocular fluid, it can cause secondary glaucoma.

In the artist's triptych titled «Negative Value» Polke used pigments that when burnished would change hue depending on the position of the viewer, the works were titled after stars that are difficult to tell apart and highlight the artist's interest in the esoteric — causing the artist to be incorrectly described as an alchemist.

The increase in skin pigment, called melanin, which causes the tan color change in your skin, is a sign of skin damage.