African-Americans are diagnosed more often with late-stage skin cancer than Caucasians.

Doctors are trying to fight a dangerous myth in the African-American community: that people with darker skin tones aren't at risk for skin cancer.

One day physicians may be able to look at an African American's skin color and, with the help of other determinants, know if prescribing vitamin D supplements would lower that person's risk of ...

This is pretty laughable considering the lengths some whites go to darken their skin through tanning beds or even spray painting a bronze look in order to appear darker.

When dermatologists have training only with Caucasians, it can lead to frustration and poor care for African American patients, a new U.S. study finds.

A new study has explored genetic factors that contribute to skin pigmentation in 1,076 African Americans. They have utilized this data to look for specific genetic factors that are associated with ...

“Having dark skin, I didn't think I could get it.” “It is a myth that African-Americans cannot get skin cancer,” said Dr. Tonya McLeod, Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology.

The Centers for Disease Control state that the average African-American pigmentation contains an equivalent of 13.4 SPF. Caucasian skin has 3.4 SPF.

One day, physicians may be able to look at an African American's skin color, and with the help of other determinants, know if prescribing vitamin D supplements would lower that person's risk of ...

Dermatologists recommend people to check their skin once a month for signs of skin cancer and to see a dermatologist once a year. Skin cancer can be even more dangerous for African-Americans ...