When skin cells responsible for pigmentation are exposed to estrogen or progesterone, the cells respond by adjusting their melanin production, resulting in either skin darkening or lightening. Although pregnant women often ...
Apr 26, 2016
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The desire for unblemished, clear skin permeates all cultures and societies, making the practice of skin lightening to minimize spots and even a skin tone quite common worldwide. Internationally, the use of creams to lighten ...
Jul 18, 2018
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have purchased small devices called pulse oximeters for use in their home—based on well-intentioned recommendations from health care providers and the media. Pulse oximeters are ...
Jan 18, 2021
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As the country continues to grapple with racism, one University of Missouri professor suggests that bias related to skin tone can lead to negative health and relationships for African Americans. Antoinette Landor, assistant ...
Oct 16, 2019
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A leading forensic nurse researcher has developed new approaches to detecting bruises in patients with darker skin tones—thus helping to overcome barriers to diagnosing injuries in patients of color, according to a special ...
Jul 13, 2023
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African American women are at a two to three times greater risk of experiencing illness, injury or death during pregnancy compared to other racial groups in the United States.
Aug 8, 2019
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The dangers of ultraviolet radiation exposure, which most often comes from the sun, are well-known. Speaking at The Physiological Society's Extreme Environmental Physiology conference next week, W. Larry Kenney, Penn State ...
Aug 30, 2019
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Dark patches or freckle-like spots on the face are melasma, and it's possible both to prevent them and make them less noticeable, according to a skin expert.
Sep 18, 2023
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A new study focused on wearable health monitors underscores an entrenched problem in the development of new health technologies—namely, that a failure to understand race means the way these devices are developed and tested ...
Dec 7, 2023
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Traditional medical imaging works well 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 clear pictures of anyone's ...
Oct 10, 2023
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