Black Americans are at higher risk of dying from skin cancer, but regular full-body skin checks, sunscreen with SPF 30, and ...

A guide to self-checking Black skin. By Brian Vines Maya Angelou has long been credited with saying, “Do the best you can ...

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

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What People with Black Skin Need to Know About Keratosis Pilaris. Medically reviewed by Raechele Cochran Gathers, MD — Written by Erica Cirino — Updated on March 7, 2025. Description; ...

For Black People, Surviving Skin Cancer Begins With Knowing What to Look For—and Where. Hint: It often shows up where the sun doesn’t shine. A guide to self-checking Black skin.

Medical student's illustrations featuring Black people, skin tones spark national project. Experts say it's uncommon for these illustrations to feature people of color.

The internet is flooded with images of white people who have psoriasis, but there aren’t nearly as many pictures of psoriasis on Black skin. This often leads people to the conclusion that ...

Barbados Crop Over allows people to experience the spirit of the Caribbean country by connecting with its people and partaking in a centuries-old tradition that holds deep significance for the ...

People with black or brown skin have more melanocytes. This means that they are more likely to develop melasma than people with lighter complexions. This condition usually develops in adults in ...

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