It’s unfortunate that for a very long time, there has been a misconception that Black people can’t get skin cancer.

Hyperpigmentation is when patches of skin become darker than the ... This can result in hyperpigmented, dry, scaly, leathery ...

Without proper treatment, acne can leave lasting dark spots (hyperpigmentation ... Psoriasis accelerates skin cell turnover, creating thick, scaly patches that may appear darker or more violaceous ...

Some 3.6 million Americans are diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma each year, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.

purple or gray patches on Black skin. These areas may also be thickened, scaly or extremely dry. What to do: Hydrating the skin with fragrance-free, gentle moisturizers can help manage symptoms.

New psoriasis drug Zoryve approved. How to use & why Black American participation in clinical trials is vital for health ...

Skin rashes or patches. These may start as small bumps and turn into larger patches that are red, dark pink, or purple and covered in loose, silver, white, or gray-colored scales. These scaly ...

Melanoma tumors tend to be black or brown ... and the cells typically build up in thick, scaly patches on the skin called plaques. There are a number of factors that may contribute to causing ...

Aug. 16—Psoriasis is a long-lasting skin disease. Patches of skin become scaly and inflamed. Psoriasis usually affects the scalp, elbows, and knees. But it can also appear on other parts of the ...