Epidermis: light-dark skin
These images compare light (l) and dark (r) skin. In dark skin, the cells of the stratum basale contain much more melanin pigment than those in light skin. While the amount of melanin varies between skin types, the number of melanocytes is similar. 700x
Stratum basale
These images compare light (l) and dark (r) skin. In dark skin, the cells of the stratum basale contain much more melanin pigment than those in light skin. While the amount of melanin varies between skin types, the number of melanocytes is similar. 700x
- Melanocytes
These images compare light (l) and dark (r) skin. In dark skin, the cells of the stratum basale contain much more melanin pigment than those in light skin. While the amount of melanin varies between skin types, the number of melanocytes is similar. 700x
- Melanosomes
These images compare light (l) and dark (r) skin. In dark skin, the cells of the stratum basale contain much more melanin pigment than those in light skin. While the amount of melanin varies between skin types, the number of melanocytes is similar. 700x
Stratum spinosum
These images compare light (l) and dark (r) skin. In dark skin, the cells of the stratum basale contain much more melanin pigment than those in light skin. While the amount of melanin varies between skin types, the number of melanocytes is similar. 700x
Stratum granulosum
These images compare light (l) and dark (r) skin. In dark skin, the cells of the stratum basale contain much more melanin pigment than those in light skin. While the amount of melanin varies between skin types, the number of melanocytes is similar. 700x
Stratum corneum
These images compare light (l) and dark (r) skin. In dark skin, the cells of the stratum basale contain much more melanin pigment than those in light skin. While the amount of melanin varies between skin types, the number of melanocytes is similar. 700x
Dermis (papillary layer)
These images compare light (l) and dark (r) skin. In dark skin, the cells of the stratum basale contain much more melanin pigment than those in light skin. While the amount of melanin varies between skin types, the number of melanocytes is similar. 700x
Image credits >
These images were taken of slides from the University of Iowa and University of Tasmania slide collections.