OAKLAND, Calif. - Research shows skin diseases are often overlooked in Black patients because they look so different on skin of color. The impact can be deadly in some cases. A dermatologist at Wilma ...

The Skin of Color Society (SOCS) has begun rolling out a new series of videos tackling misconceptions around and nuances in how skin diseases and conditions affect people with darker skin tones. The ...

ATHENS, Greece — Although melanoma occurs much more frequently in people with lighter complexions, people with darker skin are also at risk, according to experts who spoke at the 11th World Congress ...

HS prevalence is underestimated, with diagnosis delays of 7-10 years, especially in African American women. Early diagnosis and treatment access are crucial. HS is an inflammatory genetic condition ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Lack of diversity in dermatology leads to misdiagnosis of skin conditions in patients with skin of color.

This autoimmune disease may impact your skin as well as your nails and hair. Learn what to look for to treat lupus more effectively.

Atopic dermatitis, the most common type of eczema, is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that can affect anyone. But research shows that it’s more prevalent in certain communities of color, ...

Maritza I. Perez, MD, FAAD, a professor of dermatology in Connecticut, performs 36 skin-cancer surgeries a week, 12 per day for each of the three days she sees patients. She’s become all too familiar ...

Many people are surprised to learn that our biggest organ is our skin. It protects the rest of the body from ultraviolet ...