Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Skin Pigmentation

Coloration of the skin.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Coloration of the skin.

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Synonyms

11 entry terms
  • Skin Color
  • Skin Tone
  • Color, Skin
  • Colors, Skin
  • Pigmentation, Skin
  • Pigmentations, Skin
  • Skin Colors
  • Skin Pigmentations
  • Skin Tones
  • Tone, Skin
  • Tones, Skin

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Aspects Covered

5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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Indexing Annotation

Do not use for population groups or men/women/persons of color. For skin of color, coordinate with ETHNIC AND RACIAL MINORITIES.

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History Note

76(75); was see under PIGMENTATION 1963-75

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Previous Indexing

  • Pigmentation (1966-1974)

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Tree Numbers

  1. E01w.370.600w.115.450w.500w
  2. E01w.370.600w.620.750w
  3. G07.100.175w.500w
  4. G13.750.837w
  5. G16.690.890w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Skin Pigmentation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012880. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012880
  2. Skin Pigmentation. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_skin_color
  3. Skin Pigmentation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q853516