Nina Jablonski was at the helm of researching skin color evolution in the 1990s. Since then, she's worked with other scholars such as Henry Louis Gates Jr. to give young students a chance to ...

The average human has 22 square feet of skin, so it’s understandable that not all that epidermis will be the same color, tone or texture. While it’s perfectly normal to have major variations in your ...

Known scientifically as ephelides, freckles are small, pigmented spots on the skin that are more noticeable in individuals with lighter skin, said Danilo C. Del Campo, M.D., FAAD, a board-certified ...

Pigmentation can take years to build up, so it's only natural that fading it requires time, consistency, and a holistic ...

The Apgar test grades infants in five areas, including skin tone. Babies of color score lower, and may be subjected to unnecessary treatment. By Roni Caryn Rabin Shortly after they’re born, infants ...

Melanin is a blessing — this isn’t up for debate — but due to melanin, hyperpigmentation can be more prevalent with deep skin tones. “People with more melanin have more robust melanocytes, and can ...

Learn important tips for effective skin rejuvenation treatments like PRP and lasers. Find out how to choose the best option ...

If you have atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema, you may have noticed dark patches or light spots on your skin. This discoloration, which tends to linger after a flare, can be very ...