Browsing: pigmentation

The US FDA has approved bemotrizinol, the first new sunscreen ingredient added in decades. But many Asian consumers have likely been using it for years. Here is why dermatologists are paying attention and what it means for your sunscreen routine.

Laser for pigmentation? It is not always a clear fix for darker skin. Find out why some lasers can make it worse – and how to choose safer options, with commentary by Dr Preethi Jeyabal from Eagle Aesthetics & Surgery.

Freckles are small, flat, brownish spots on the skin that occur in people of all ethnicities. While often considered a charming trait, they are a source of scientific curiosity. Freckles, and skin pigmentation in general, are influenced by complex genetic factors. Let’s explore the mysteries behind freckles and the genetics of skin pigmentation differences.