A guide to self-checking Black skin. By Brian Vines Maya Angelou has long been credited with saying, “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” Nobody thinks ...

Any time dark skin is injured in certain areas, ... It does -- most frequently where skin is lightest, such as the palms, soles of the feet, and around the nail bed.

In Black patients, melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer, often appears on the palms, soles of feet, or under the nails. Even with darker pigment, you need sunscreen.

For Black people, surviving skin cancer begins with knowing what to look for—and where. Hint: It often shows up where the sun doesn’t shine.

Rare skin cancer on palms, soles more likely to come back compared to other melanomas Date: May 29, 2014 Source: NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine ...

in black patients, melanoma, the most deadly type of skin cancer, often appears on the palms, soles of feet or under the nails, not on sun exposed areas where people typically check.

Seborrheic keratoses can be skin-colored, tan, brown, yellow, gray, or very dark brown that may appear black. They can look waxy or rough, like a wart. Some are raised, as if stuck onto the skin ...

Sunscreen for dark skin is essential because skin damage from the sun's UV rays can occur in people of all skin tones. Use Consumer Reports' sun-safety guidelines.

For black people, melanoma is not associated with UV exposure and develops in such places as the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. ... skin cancer and black people.

Many Black patients prefer to see Black dermatologists, who may be more familiar with and have a greater understanding of not only skin issues — like acne, which can leave dark, hyperpigmented ...