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Melanin is a pigment found in the skin, hair, and eyes of humans and animals. It is produced by specialized cells called melanocytes and plays a central role in determining skin color. There are two main types of melanin: eumelanin (brown-black) and pheomelanin (yellow-reddish). The amount and type of melanin in the skin influence individual skin color—more eumelanin results in darker skin, while less melanin leads to lighter skin. nnThe measurement of melanin content is often done using a spectrophotometer or a melanin index, which analyzes skin reflection at different wavelengths of light. These methods allow for an objective assessment of pigmentation and are used in dermatology, as well as in cosmetic and health research.