Publications by authors named "Liliana Medina-Aguilar"

Background: The blend of hemoglobin, carotenes, and melanin defines the skin color. Constitutive pigmentation is genetically determined, facultative color is induced when skin is exposed to environment. The objective was to quantify both pigmentations in a sample of Mexican population and to analyze its relationship with sex, age, and phototype.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Liliana Medina-Aguilar"

  • - Liliana Medina-Aguilar's recent research focuses on the analysis of cutaneous pigmentation in a Mexican population, examining the roles of genetic and environmental factors in determining skin color.
  • - The study quantifies constitutive and facultative pigmentation, emphasizing the impacts of hemoglobin, carotenes, and melanin on skin color variation.
  • - Findings reveal relationships between pigmentation levels and variables such as sex, age, and phototype, contributing to a better understanding of skin color diversity.