Brown spots on skin affect nearly everyone, often due to sun exposure. Melanoma rates have increased dramatically over the last 20 years. Any mole that changes size, shape, or color should be ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Dr. Mona S. Foad and Meghan Niese, certified physician-assistant, discussed the causes and treatments of brown spots. The causes of brown spots are usually associated with aging, ...

There are two types of skin pigmentation disorders: hyperpigmentation, in which the skin produces too much melanin, and hypopigmentation, in which the skin produces too little melanin. Skin ...

Melasma is a skin condition with brown, blue, or freckle spots that form what is often called “the mask of pregnancy.” It’s a dark, mask-like mark that is common, painless, and typically goes away ...

Dark, velvety skin patches—known as acanthosis nigricans—can be an early warning sign of insulin resistance, prediabetes, or ...

If you have atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema, you may have noticed dark patches or light spots on your skin. This discoloration, which tends to linger after a flare, can be very ...

Freckles are small spots found on the skin that are typically harmless. They can appear suddenly due to exposure from ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. Freckles are small spots that are ...