The skin is an organ harboring several types of immune cells that participate in innate and
adaptive immune responses. The immune system of the skin comprises both skin cells and …

Mucosal melanoma (MM) is a rare melanoma subtype that originates from melanocytes
within sun-protected mucous membranes. Compared with cutaneous melanoma (CM), MM …

The epidermis is located in the outermost layer of the living body and is the place where
external stimuli such as ultraviolet rays and microorganisms first come into contact …

Background To examine the relative prevalence, types, and clinical features of pigmented
lesions of the oral mucosa in 1275 patients attending a university hospital for dental care …

Oral mucosal melanoma is an uncommon, usually heavily melanin‐pigmented, but
occasionally amelanotic aggressive tumour with a poor prognosis. Despite radical surgery …

Objective. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of HIV‐associated oral
mucosal melanin hyperpigmentation (HIV‐OMH) in a specific population of HIV‐seropositive …

Abnormal melanin synthesis within melanocytes can result in pigmentary skin disorders.
Although pigmentation alterations associated with inflammation are frequently observed, the …

Aim Physiological oral melanin pigmentation is genetically determined, more frequently
affecting people with darker skin. It can involve any oral mucosal site, but predominantly the …

Introduction: oral lesions comprise significant clinical features of HIV infection and are often
indicators of immune suppression. However, the advent of antiretroviral therapy has …

Objective Oral melanotic hyperpigmentation (OMH) in patients with human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has been attributed to the use of antifungal or …