When a baby is born, they may have red, purple, yellow, or blue skin. Skin color variations in babies do not usually signify an underlying condition, but some skin colors in babies can be the result ...

Nina Jablonski was at the helm of researching skin color evolution in the 1990s. Since then, she's worked with other scholars such as Henry Louis Gates Jr. to give young students a chance to ...

Hyperpigmentation can affect many skin tones, but it’s often more intense and can last longer on dark skin. Hyperpigmentation is when an area of skin becomes darker than the skin that surrounds it.

In this episode, Dr. Tina Lasisi walks us through how we genetically inherit skin color. Have you ever been convinced that you’re adopted because your parents have a radically different skin color?

From diet-related carotenemia to certain chemicals, vitamins, and health conditions, here’s what might be behind the color change — and when to call your doctor. Glowing skin is often hailed as a sign ...

Over-the-counter products such as retinol, vitamin C creams, and niacinamide may improve an uneven skin tone. Other treatments include laser therapy and microdermabrasion. Although most cases of ...

Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand the role of skin color in the life experiences of Latino adults. It also measures attitudes of Latinos about race and race relations and their ...