characteristics of pigmented skin
Pigmentation is the coloring of a person's skin. When a person is healthy, his or her skin will appear normal in color. In the case of illness or injury, the person's skin may change color, becoming darker (hyperpigmentation) or lighter (hypopigmentation). This results in a complete lack of pigmentation in skin, hair, or eyes. 2  Albinos have an abnormal gene that restricts the body from producing melanin. 3  There is no cure for albinism. 4  People with albinism should use a sunscreen at all times because they are much more likely to get sun damage and skin cancer.