Stage 4 cancer patient Natasha Allen went viral on social media after sharing a little-known but life-changing side effect of the treatment she’s been receiving. As a 28-year-old Black woman who is ...

Melanin is often talked about in terms of skin tone, but its role goes far beyond color. This naturally occurring pigment functions as one of the body’s most important defense systems, especially when ...

Researchers investigated the chemical decomposition products of melanin and explored its potential in the synthesis of biopolymers. According to their findings, melanin could soon become a valuable ...

Microneedle patches may improve hyperpigmentation treatment with better skin delivery and minimal side effects. Read more.

In this study, researchers used genetically engineered mice to study the effects of melanin pigmentation on a specific type of hereditary hearing loss. Melanin can either protect or worsen hereditary ...

For decades, the sunscreen industry basically ignored anyone who wasn’t pale. Traditional formulas left darker skin looking ashy, chalky and downright ridiculous, forcing people with melanin-rich skin ...