Somewhat more formally, for a set Ï of properties and relations, a Ï-representation of some structure X is a structure Y that is the image of X under a s homomorphism that preserves Ï. The label representation is sometimes also applied to the homomorphism itself.
Melanoma. This cancer begins in the melanocytes, the cells that provide the skinâs color. Melanoma is one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer because it can spread rapidly inside the body. Approximately one American dies from melanoma every hour.
Skin pigmentation disorders affect the color of your skin. Your skin gets its color from a pigment called melanin. Special cells in the skin make melanin. When these cells become damaged or unhealthy, it affects melanin production. Some pigmentation disorders affect just patches of skin. Others affect your entire body. If your body makes too much melanin, your skin gets darker.