A new review has highlighted how skin tone can affect the safety and effectiveness of some medications and why the current way we run clinical drug trials needs to change to include more historically ...

That expensive serum promising miraculously clear skin might be sitting on your bathroom shelf, but the real magic ingredients for a glowing complexion could be waiting in your kitchen. While the ...

Skin pigmentation may act as a 'sponge' for some medications, potentially influencing the speed with which active drugs reach their intended targets, a pair of scientists report. Skin pigmentation may ...

For decades, medical science has operated under the assumption that people with darker skin simply need more sun exposure to produce adequate vitamin D. This oversimplified understanding has led to ...

Traditional medical imaging works great for people with light skin but has trouble getting clear pictures from patients with darker skin. A Johns Hopkins University–led team found a way to deliver ...

There’s a growing consensus among physicians and government regulators that pulse oximeters measure oxygen levels less accurately in patients with darker skin and need to be fixed. There’s another ...

Darker skin tones were underrepresented in images on patient-facing online educational material about skin cancer, an analysis of photos from six different federal and organization websites showed.

Children of all races will be able to accurately represent themselves. Thanks to Crayola, children of many different backgrounds can have access to crayons that are reflective of their own skin tone.

Choosing the right colours for your wardrobe can make all the difference in how you look and feel. Wearing colours that complement your skin tone enhances your natural glow, creates a balanced ...