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Skin and hair signs of a thyroid problem in Black women

A thyroid problem often shows up first in your skin, hair, and nails, long before anyone orders a …

B Black Health Editorial team Jun 3 · 8m

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Diabetic skin changes on darker skin: what to watch for

The skin is one of the first places diabetes leaves a mark, and many people notice a change …

B Black Health Editorial team Jun 3 · 9m

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Dark velvety patches on your neck or underarms: what acanthosis nigricans means for Black skin

Those dark, velvety patches on your neck, underarms, or groin are likely acanthosis nigricans, a skin change tied …

B Black Health Editorial team Jun 3 · 7m

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How to fade dark spots and hyperpigmentation on Black skin

Dark spots on Black skin are usually post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH): the flat brown, gray, or black marks that …

B Black Health Editorial team Jan 14 · 10m