White spots on the skin can be caused by sun exposure or conditions including milia, vitiligo, or pityriasis alba. The spots appear when there is a loss of skin pigment or from trapped skin cells.

For example, listed as #46 on the list of advantages of “white privilege,” McIntosh wrote, “I can choose blemish cover or bandages in ‘flesh’ color and have them more or less match my skin.” While it ...

Study Identifies Subtypes of Fibroblasts in Skin Cancer Nov. 19, 2024 — A study provides insights into the diversity of cancer-associated fibroblasts in white and black skin cancer and describes ...

Although rare, some skin lymphomas can spread and eventually cause death. Skin lymphomas develop from cancerous white blood cells called B cells and T cells. Although skin lymphomas are usually ...

Skin discoloration refers to any change in your natural skin tone. Common causes include birthmarks, infection, and skin pigmentation disorders. Some birthmarks, such as dermal melanocytosis ...

It works for most skin tones “since it does not leave a residue or white cast,” says Dr. Kristen Miller, board-certified dermatologist at Spectrum Skin and Laser. For sensitive skin ...

Keratosis pilaris, sometimes called “chicken skin,” is a common skin condition that causes patches of rough bumps to appear on the skin. These tiny bumps or pimples are dead skin cells ...

But this felt ― and looked ― different. At first I thought it was one of those under-the-skin pimples that had led to a diagnosis of cystic acne and prescription of Lymecycline when I was 15, but the ...

Skin diseases are pathologic conditions that affect the body's surfaces (also called the integument), including skin, hair, nails and associated glands. They can involve all layers of the skin and ...