It generally looks like a black bump but may also be blue, gray, white, brown, tan, red, or skin tone. (1) This type of melanoma may also present as an ulcerating or bleeding lesion. There are ...

Melanocytes are the skin cells most vulnerable to cold and destruct at temperatures of -4 to -7 degrees Centigrade. In contrast, squamous cells resist injury up to -20 degrees C (Hexsel et al., 2000).

The average daytime high temperature for the weekend was reported to be in the 90s. Standing in direct sunlight, it will feel ...

The abundance in Black skin of melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color, offers extra protection from damaging ...

Learn how Dupixent helps diverse eczema patients and why inclusive clinical trials are vital for fair healthcare.

Skin cancer risk in Black Americans is often overlooked. Learn about the unique skin cancer risks and how to protect yourself.

Considering laser hair removal? Here's everything you need to know about how it works on those with darker skin.

Skin cancer is less common in people with darker skin, but when it does occur, it can be far more deadly. Black Americans are nearly five times more likely to die within five years of a melanoma ...

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., but for Black people, cancer signs can show up in unexpected places, and missing them can have serious consequences.

A guide to self-checking Black skin. By Brian Vines Maya Angelou has long been credited with saying, “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” Nobody thinks ...

Dr. Moore is a true testament of the power of the pivot. In this next act, she's providing inclusive solutions to patients with melanin-rich skin tones. The experiences that Black women have when ...