6-minute read Overview People with darker skin, especially Black women, are at a risk of developing melasma, a hyperpigmentation disorder typically characterized by irregularly shaped patches of light brown to gray-brown patches on the skin—mainly on the face. 1   Melasma is…

6-minute read Black women are prone to losing their hair, and half of Black women in the US reported hair loss, especially on the crown or top of the scalp. 1,2 The hair of people of African descent is unique. The hair…

6-minute read Overview Acne is the most common skin condition in Black people. About one in four people of color have acne. 1 Despite this, you don’t see many Black faces in ads, and few people of color are recruited for…