There's no mystery to it, tinted sunscreens are sunblock with a bit of color in them. They still protect your skin from harmful UV rays, but the pigmented tint can act like a buildable foundation in ...

There are two types of skin pigmentation disorders: hyperpigmentation, in which the skin produces too much melanin, and hypopigmentation, in which the skin produces too little melanin. Skin ...

Human skin, hair, and eyes come in a huge variety of colors, but until now, scientists have only known a fraction of the genetic diversity driving this variation. Now, new research finds many dozens ...

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation and American Academy of Dermatology, 1 in 5 Americans will grow a skin cancer by age 70. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. The number of people ...

NEW YORK — Because of their heterogeneity in appearance, drug-induced skin rashes are a common diagnostic challenge, but eruptions in skin of color, particularly those with a delayed onset, require a ...

Atopic dermatitis, the most common type of eczema, is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that can affect anyone. But research shows that it’s more prevalent in certain communities of color, ...

Despite advances, Arielle Kauvar, MD, calls for more research on laser and energy-based devices for patients with skin of color. Colorblind energy devices and long-wavelength lasers are safest for ...

Skin cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the skin cells, and its appearance can vary widely depending on the type of cancer. Understanding the variations in what skin cancer looks like can help ...

Patients with diverse skin types can experience diagnostic delays, access to care issues, and quality-of-life burdens that a navigator program may be able to help alleviate. Early results of a ...