Because their skin is less vulnerable to damage, Black people have lower rates of skin cancer. For example, melanoma occurs in about 1 in 38 white people compared with 1 in 1,000 Black people.

If the mole becomes darker or has multiple colors, it could be a sign of skin cancer. On Black skin, skin cancer may present as dark, flat patches or spots. These areas can resemble freckles or age ...

A single mom recently posted a PSA on TikTok after a seemingly benign imperfection turned out to be cancer. Rachel, 33, had a ...

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Acral melanoma: How to spot skin cancer in black and brown skin. A campaign aims to encourage people to look out for the signs of acral melanoma. Yolanthe Fawehinmi. Wednesday 01 May 2024 08:49 BST.

Kerry-Ann Buckell, 35, said she has a "big gaping black hole" in her nose after her skin cancer diagnosis. However, she's never been a "sun-worshipper," which made her skin cancer diagnosis "hard ...

The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends everyone see a dermatologist annually for a professional skin exam. In addition to this, you should be checking your skin from head-to-toe carefully once a month.

MANY types of spots can appear on your face, from acne to single pimples. Most are non-dangerous, but with our face, being the most exposed part of the body and particularly vulnerable to har… ...

Each May, further light is shone on skin cancer in a bid to raise awareness of the disease, and also educate members of the public who may be going about their day-to-day lives undiagnosed.

Psoriasis causes your body to make new skin cells too quickly. These cells tend to pile up and form spots, bumps, and thick, scaly patches. Skin cancer, like all cancer, is the uncontrolled growth ...