Skip navigation

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Results 1 - 3 of 3 for melanin
  1. Getting an accurate read on pulse oximeters | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... less accurate for people with darker skin tones. Melanin (the natural pigment that gives skin, eyes, and ... light from pulse oximeters, and the amount of melanin you have can change how much light is ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/...accurate-read-on-pulse-oximeters - MedlinePlus Magazine
  2. NIH MedlinePlus Magazine Multimedia 
    ... at risk of sun damage and developing cancer. Melanin—the natural pigment in skin, hair, and eyes— ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/multimedia/health-fast-facts - MedlinePlus Magazine
  3. Sunscreen in the winter? | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... at risk of sun damage and developing cancer. Melanin—the natural pigment in skin, hair, and eyes— ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/article/sunscreen-in-the-winter - MedlinePlus Magazine