Q: Should the skin assessment for dark skin tones be different from light skin tones? A: Post-acute and long-term care providers may have residents from various cultures, ethnicities and countries of ...

Why Some Pimples Leave Scars—and Others Don’t Not all breakouts are created equal. Some pimples heal without a trace, while ...

Detecting bruising on darker skin can sometimes be difficult, limiting a nurse’s ability to document wounds and testify to them in court. “Bruise detection and diagnosis are currently conducted by ...

Skin problems don’t just affect physical health—they can deeply impact self-confidence and emotional wellbeing, especially when visible on the face or exposed areas. Many people don’t realize that ...

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 ...

The myth that people with dark skin are immune to melanoma, a type of skin cancer, has persisted for many years. It’s a dangerous misconception that has caused some people not to be diligent about ...