While melanin is found in most skin, darker skin contains higher amounts of melanin than lighter skin. In some cases, excess melanin can form in the skin. This can lead to hyperpigmentation ...

Eczema on dark skin often looks purplish, brown, or ash-gray. The redness that is a typical symptom of eczema on lighter skin is harder to see on people of color. For this reason, eczema may be ...

In this environment, the desire for lighter skin has fuelled a booming market of creams and combinations, many of which are not only ineffective, but actively harmful. But understanding this trend ...

19, 2024 — Wearing sunscreen is important to protect your skin from the harmful effects of UV radiation but doesn't cool people off. However, a new formula protects against both UV light and ...

Laser skin resurfacing and rejuvenation uses beams of light to treat acne and scarring, and to improve the look of the skin. There are two main types of lasers: ablative and nonablative. Both treat ...

The desire for lighter skin has fueled a booming global industry, but the quest for a fairer complexion can come with serious consequences. While many skin-lightening products promise a flawless glow, ...

inflamed skin patches that can appear ashy or grayish on darker skin rather than the reddish appearance seen on lighter skin tones. This difference sometimes leads to misdiagnosis or delayed ...

This artificial skin is not only light, transparent and permeable, but also mimics the interactions of real skin and the brain, as the team reports in the journal Nature Communications.

Two types of UV light affect your skin – ultraviolet A (UVA), which penetrates the top skin layer and breaks down collagen, and ultraviolet B (UVB), which causes sunburn. Both are linked to skin ...

What color were their eyes? Did they have dark or light skin? Were early Europeans blond, brown-haired, or redheaded? Thanks to advancements in genetics, researchers can now analyze ancient DNA to ...

Menopause doesn’t directly cause a rash, but lowering estrogen levels can contribute to dry, itchy skin. Menopause can bring about many physical changes. In addition to changes in menstruation ...