Hypopigmentation is a chronic condition in which areas of the skin are lighter in color than normal. Causes may include ...

My mom’s beliefs about lighter skin being more desirable originated from centuries in which “dark skin marked one as a ...

“Your chain is nice o, it looks good on you,” I remember getting this comment at a friend’s party. It was not the comment on the chain that stayed with me (it was a silver chain); I was told ...

Dr. Doris Day, a board-certified dermatologist, has barely any wrinkles at 62. She has had cosmetic treatments but said anyone can have youthful-looking skin. Day's tips include using an SPF cream ...

Itchy, raised bumps caused by hives can look different on medium and dark skin tones. Instead of pink, they may be the same color as the skin. Hives is a common condition that causes itchy, raised ...

Mar. 12, 2025 — Experiencing five or more severe sunburns between the ages of 15 and 20 increases the risk of melanoma by 80% and nonmelanoma skin cancer by 68%. This study is among the few to ...

I have a confession: I’m obsessed with those skin care ingredient-checking websites; you know the ones that list all the pore-clogging formulas to avoid. As a beauty obsessive with oily, acne ...

Skin diseases are pathologic conditions that affect the body's surfaces (also called the integument), including skin, hair, nails and associated glands. They can involve all layers of the skin and ...

Sometimes, trigonometry isn’t the only thing throwing tough questions our way. Choosing the right lipstick, blush, or foundation shade can be just as tricky. And the easiest part? Getting lost in ...