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

When we talk about Cancer, Nail Cancer is a condition that does not come up often. However, Nail Cancer, also known as ...

Dermatologist Glenn Kolansky explains why regular skin checks are vital and offers sun protection advice for everyone.

A dark spot under his toenail that Marley believed to be the result of a soccer injury was eventually diagnosed as acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM).

Rare, deadly, and often missed, some skin cancers develop in areas that rarely see the sun. Scientists are still learning about them, but here's what we know.

A guide to self-checking Black skin. By Brian Vines Maya Angelou has long been credited with saying, “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” Nobody thinks ...

Acral Lentiginous Melanoma This third main form of melanoma typically affects hairless skin. It may appear as a black or brown mark underneath the fingernails or toenails, on the sole of the foot ...

Your toenails could tell you a lot about your health - including nutritional deficiencies, diabetes or circulatory issues, a doctor says.

Skin cancer is serious, and there are many misconceptions about what causes it, how to protect yourself, and more. Here, ...

Many everyday symptoms are inconsequential. You have a poor night’s sleep to thank for your bloodshot eyes, or a new lotion ...