Good Day Sacramento: Monkeypox Skin Signs and Symptoms

This list features dermatologists from across the country, who are not only deeply passionate about melanated skin but experts in diagnosis and treatment.

 Ever glance at your hand, arm, or face and find that you have a new, rogue dark spot that seemingly popped up overnight? Welcome to the club!  

 Protect your skin without that pesky white residue.  That thing about people with dark skin not being able to develop skin cancer? A myth. 

 When it comes to sun safety, we've (thankfully) come a long way since the days when it was the norm to slather on oil and sunbathe, or hop into a tanning bed to hone a sun-kissed skin tone. 

The only process more annoying than growing your hair really, really long is trying to get your nails to do the same (grow, my bbs! GROW!). 

 It's likely that nearly anyone would say their dream skin involves a variation of the words "glowy", "bright", or "radiant." Unfortunately, dark spots can be one of the most common (and, totally normal and natural!) skin concerns that get in the way of that goal.