Skin discoloration refers to any change in your natural skin tone. Common causes include birthmarks, infection, and skin pigmentation disorders. Some birthmarks, such as dermal melanocytosis ...

If you have thick, darkened patches of skin on your neck, armpits, or groin that feel soft and smooth, you might have a condition called acanthosis nigricans. “Patients often come in because they ...

Hint: It often shows up where the sun doesn’t shine. A guide to self-checking Black skin.By Brian VinesMaya Angelou has long been credited with saying, “Do the best you can until you know ...

Her skin hypopigmentation (discoloration of the skin ... Pictures of Natasha one year before she started the cancer treatment that has lightened her skin. Pictures of Natasha one year before ...

Nodular melanoma is a type of skin cancer. It’s a dangerous form of melanoma that grows quickly. Only about 15% of all melanomas are nodular. But it causes nearly half of melanoma-related deaths.

Frequent application of sunscreen can not only help prevent fine lines, wrinkles and discoloration — it also reduces the risk of skin cancer. Skin care isn’t one-size-fits-all at any point in ...

Awareness is the best defense against skin cancer for Black people ... length mirror to check your entire body for spots, moles, discoloration, rough or dry patches, and sores that won’t ...