Trypanosomiasis refers to a group of diseases caused by Trypanosoma There are two types of trypanosomiasis that affect humans, they are divided according to their geographical location: African trypanosomiasis, or sleeping sickness, is caused by Trypanosoma brucei parasites in sub-Saharan Africa and is transmitted by the tsetse fly? (Glossina).
Specilized cells in the epidermis called melanocytes produce melanin, a dark pigment that provides skin color. Melanin absorbs ultraviolet radiation in sunlight and preventing mutations in the DNA of skin cells and other damaging effects.ifferences in skin color result from differences in the amount of melanin that melanocytes produce and the distribution and size of pigment granules. Skin color is genetically determined.
Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans (DFSP) is a rare type of cancer, a soft tissue sarcoma that develops in the deep layers of skin. It is sometimes described as having tentacles that can grow into surrounding fat, muscle and even bone. Bednar tumors (pigmented DFSP) contain dark-colored cells called melanin-containing dendritic cells. 2  Melanin is the substance that gives skin its color. 3  As a result, this type of tumor may contain various colors, including red and brown. 4  Bednar tumors account for approximately 1%-5% of all DFSP cases.