Melanocyte

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By Jeannette Curtis; Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS

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Melanocytes are cells inthe outer layer of skin (epidermis) that produce melanin. Melaningives skin its tan or brown color.

Author:Jeannette Curtis
Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
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Last Updated: 05/25/2007