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Stratum basale: melanocytes

This section shows a more highly pigmented epidermis with increased melanin in the stratum basale cells. Melanocytes, identified by their clear cytoplasm and heterochromatic nuclei, are visible among the basal cells. The number of melanocytes remains constant across individuals with different skin tones, however their melanin-synthesizing activity varies. Pentachrome stain, 1000x

Melanocytes <p>This section shows a more highly pigmented epidermis with increased melanin in the stratum basale cells. Melanocytes, identified by their clear cytoplasm and heterochromatic nuclei, are visible among the basal cells. The number of melanocytes remains constant across individuals with different skin tones, however their melanin-synthesizing activity varies. Pentachrome stain, 1000x</p>

Melanocytes

This section shows a more highly pigmented epidermis with increased melanin in the stratum basale cells. Melanocytes, identified by their clear cytoplasm and heterochromatic nuclei, are visible among the basal cells. The number of melanocytes remains constant across individuals with different skin tones, however their melanin-synthesizing activity varies. Pentachrome stain, 1000x
- Melanin <p>This section shows a more highly pigmented epidermis with increased melanin in the stratum basale cells. Melanocytes, identified by their clear cytoplasm and heterochromatic nuclei, are visible among the basal cells. The number of melanocytes remains constant across individuals with different skin tones, however their melanin-synthesizing activity varies. Pentachrome stain, 1000x</p>

- Melanin

This section shows a more highly pigmented epidermis with increased melanin in the stratum basale cells. Melanocytes, identified by their clear cytoplasm and heterochromatic nuclei, are visible among the basal cells. The number of melanocytes remains constant across individuals with different skin tones, however their melanin-synthesizing activity varies. Pentachrome stain, 1000x
Stratum basale <p>This section shows a more highly pigmented epidermis with increased melanin in the stratum basale cells. Melanocytes, identified by their clear cytoplasm and heterochromatic nuclei, are visible among the basal cells. The number of melanocytes remains constant across individuals with different skin tones, however their melanin-synthesizing activity varies. Pentachrome stain, 1000x</p>

Stratum basale

This section shows a more highly pigmented epidermis with increased melanin in the stratum basale cells. Melanocytes, identified by their clear cytoplasm and heterochromatic nuclei, are visible among the basal cells. The number of melanocytes remains constant across individuals with different skin tones, however their melanin-synthesizing activity varies. Pentachrome stain, 1000x
Stratum spinosum <p>This section shows a more highly pigmented epidermis with increased melanin in the stratum basale cells. Melanocytes, identified by their clear cytoplasm and heterochromatic nuclei, are visible among the basal cells. The number of melanocytes remains constant across individuals with different skin tones, however their melanin-synthesizing activity varies. Pentachrome stain, 1000x</p>

Stratum spinosum

This section shows a more highly pigmented epidermis with increased melanin in the stratum basale cells. Melanocytes, identified by their clear cytoplasm and heterochromatic nuclei, are visible among the basal cells. The number of melanocytes remains constant across individuals with different skin tones, however their melanin-synthesizing activity varies. Pentachrome stain, 1000x
Stratum granulosum <p>This section shows a more highly pigmented epidermis with increased melanin in the stratum basale cells. Melanocytes, identified by their clear cytoplasm and heterochromatic nuclei, are visible among the basal cells. The number of melanocytes remains constant across individuals with different skin tones, however their melanin-synthesizing activity varies. Pentachrome stain, 1000x</p>

Stratum granulosum

This section shows a more highly pigmented epidermis with increased melanin in the stratum basale cells. Melanocytes, identified by their clear cytoplasm and heterochromatic nuclei, are visible among the basal cells. The number of melanocytes remains constant across individuals with different skin tones, however their melanin-synthesizing activity varies. Pentachrome stain, 1000x
Stratum corneum <p>This section shows a more highly pigmented epidermis with increased melanin in the stratum basale cells. Melanocytes, identified by their clear cytoplasm and heterochromatic nuclei, are visible among the basal cells. The number of melanocytes remains constant across individuals with different skin tones, however their melanin-synthesizing activity varies. Pentachrome stain, 1000x</p>

Stratum corneum

This section shows a more highly pigmented epidermis with increased melanin in the stratum basale cells. Melanocytes, identified by their clear cytoplasm and heterochromatic nuclei, are visible among the basal cells. The number of melanocytes remains constant across individuals with different skin tones, however their melanin-synthesizing activity varies. Pentachrome stain, 1000x
Papillary layer of dermis <p>This section shows a more highly pigmented epidermis with increased melanin in the stratum basale cells. Melanocytes, identified by their clear cytoplasm and heterochromatic nuclei, are visible among the basal cells. The number of melanocytes remains constant across individuals with different skin tones, however their melanin-synthesizing activity varies. Pentachrome stain, 1000x</p>

Papillary layer of dermis

This section shows a more highly pigmented epidermis with increased melanin in the stratum basale cells. Melanocytes, identified by their clear cytoplasm and heterochromatic nuclei, are visible among the basal cells. The number of melanocytes remains constant across individuals with different skin tones, however their melanin-synthesizing activity varies. Pentachrome stain, 1000x
Main SlideMelanocytes - MelaninStratum basaleStratum spinosumStratum granulosumStratum corneumPapillary layer of dermis