Shamea Morton’s radiant brown skin is the color of cocoa. And her beautiful daughter Shya shares that same rich complexion. But like many Black women, Shamea’s melanin puts her at a higher risk for ...

August 26, 2009 — Keloids and hypertrophic scars result from an exuberant healing response and are often difficult to distinguish and treat, according to a review of recommendations for family ...

Scars and dark spots are common side effects of acne. While there are lots of products and treatments available, not all of them are best for skin of color. Here’s what to know about how to treat and ...

Keloids are among the most conspicuous types of scars thanks to their raised appearance. They're also one of the more challenging types of scars to minimize, since cortisone injections or laser ...

Growing up, I found it difficult to escape the overwhelming, picture perfect, Instagram-filtered beauty standards that drowned out any semblance of reality. Add to that the dubious use of targeted ads ...

WATCH as a woman with a massive keloid protruding from her neck finally gets the skin growth removed. Olivia, a 28-year-old nurse, grappled with the growing keloid over the course of four years. Dr ...