Since fever often causes discomfort and increases heart rate and metabolism, many people take antipyretics such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen (paracetamol). Aspirin is used as a treatment for adults but not in children due to the risk of Reye's syndrome. In cases where fever escalates so high that tissue damage is likely, the fever must be brought under control. General guidelines for diagnosing and treating fever differ depending on the age of the patient.
Food does not contain melanin. Melanin is derived from the amino acid tyrosine. Some foods that are high in tyrosine include seaweed, eggs, cheese, fish and various game meat. A tyrosine deficiency may lead to albinism.
Skin with too much melanin is called hyperpigmented skin. Skin with too little melanin is called hypopigmented skin. Pale skin areas are due to too little melanin or underactive melanocytes. Darker areas of skin (or an area that tans more easily) occurs when you have more melanin or overactive melanocytes. Bronzing of the skin may sometimes be mistaken for a suntan.