Experts emphasise that despite widespread myths, vitiligo is not contagious, not life-threatening, and certainly not a result ...

Vitiligo Causes. When the body's immune system attacks and destroys its melanocytes, which make melanin. The loss of melanin causes the skin to lose its characteristic color.

The Biology of Skin Color: Black and White. ... each human has about 2 million sweat glands spread across his or her body. Human skin, being less hairy than chimpanzee skin, "dries ...

Facial skin discolorations are common and are usually nothing to worry about. If you're noticing white spots on your face, here's what may be causing it.

But a growing body of evidence shows the device can be inaccurate when measuring oxygen levels in people with dark skin tones. A study published on Monday only adds to this concern.

A baby's skin color may appear lighter, darker, ... But if a baby has blue skin all over their body or around the lips, it can mean they have an underlying condition. Cyanosis.