Stool color: When to worry - Mayo Clinic Stool comes in a range of colors All shades of brown and even green are considered typical Only rarely does stool color indicate a possibly serious intestinal condition Stool color is generally influenced by what you eat as well as by the amount of bile — a yellow-green fluid that digests fats
Birthmarks - Mayo Clinic Color ranges from pink or light brown to deep maroon It grows as the child grows Most often, a port-wine stain appears on the face, but it can affect other areas In adulthood, the involved skin may become thicker and darker Port-wine stains may cause medical problems and emotional stress Early laser therapy is the usual treatment
Urine color - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Brown urine can be caused by: Food Eating lots of fava beans, rhubarb or aloe can cause dark brown urine Medicines Some medicine that can darken urine are: Chloroquine and primaquine, which treat and prevent malaria The antibiotics metronidazole (Flagyl, Metrocream, others) and nitrofurantoin (Furadantin, Macrobid, others)
Guide to different tick species and the diseases they carry Suggestions on how to avoid tick bites include: Wear light-colored clothing Plan to wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants tucked into light-colored socks It can help you see any ticks before they make it to your skin Use a tick repellent Experts suggest treating your clothing, camping gear and skin with repellents designed for each use
Age spots (liver spots) - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic Age spots are caused by overactive pigment cells Ultraviolet (UV) light speeds up the production of melanin, a natural pigment that gives skin its color On skin that has had years of sun exposure, age spots appear when melanin becomes clumped or is produced in high concentrations Use of commercial tanning lamps and beds also can cause age spots
Seborrheic keratosis - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic A seborrheic keratosis (seb-o-REE-ik ker-uh-TOE-sis) is a common noncancerous (benign) skin growth People tend to get more of them as they get older Seborrheic keratoses are usually brown, black or light tan The growths (lesions) look waxy or scaly and slightly raised They appear gradually, usually on the face, neck, chest or back
Albinism - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Eye color can range from very light blue to brown and may change with age With albinism, the colored parts of the eyes, called the irises, usually don't have enough pigment This allows light to shine through the irises and makes the eyes extremely sensitive to bright light Because of this, very light-colored eyes may appear red in some lighting
Sun damage - Mayo Clinic Melanin is the brown pigment in the top layer of skin that gives skin its color Melanin protects the deeper layers of skin from sun damage The more melanin in the skin, the darker the skin looks, and the more protection it has against sun damage People with brown or Black skin have more natural protection from the sun than do people with white skin But brown or Black skin still can be
Neurofibromatosis type 1 - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Overview Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a genetic condition that causes changes in skin pigment and tumors on nerve tissue Skin changes include flat, light brown spots and freckles in the armpits and groin Tumors can grow anywhere in the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord and nerves NF1 is rare About 1 in 2,500 is affected by NF1
Chemical peel - Mayo Clinic With a light or medium peel, you may need to undergo the procedure more than once to get the desired results Chemical peels are used to treat wrinkles, discolored skin and scars — usually on the face They can be done alone or combined with other cosmetic procedures And they can be done at different depths, from light to deep