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Inflammatory & Barrier

Inflammatory and barrier conditions; eczema, seborrhoeic dermatitis, psoriasis, rosacea are widely studied but rarely explained as they actually appear on skin of colour. Redness may show as grey, violet, or simply darker rather than pink, which means these conditions are routinely under-recognised and under-treated in darker skin. Each guide below describes a specific condition through the lens of melanin-rich skin.
01.

Eczema

Eczema on dark skin often looks muted, grey, or purplish rather than red and is frequently mistaken for dry skin. Learn how it presents differently, what actually soothes it, and when to seek help.

02.

Psoriasis

Thick, raised patches that can look violet or dark brown on skin of colour rather than the pink or red shown in most medical references. Recognising it is the first step to managing it.

03.

Seborrhoeic dermatitis

Flaky, itchy patches on the scalp, face, or chest. On darker skin the flaking can appear white or yellow against the skin and is often confused with dandruff alone.

04.

Sensitive skin

 Stinging, burning, or reacting to products sensitivity in skin of colour is common but under-discussed. Understanding what is triggering it is the first step to calming it.

05.

Rosacea

Often considered a “fair-skin condition,” rosacea does occur on skin of colour, it is simply missed because the redness is masked by melanin. Learn the signs that matter.

05.

Dry skin

Dryness on melanin-rich skin shows as a visible ashy cast that lighter skin tones don’t experience. Learn whether it is simple dryness or a compromised barrier, and how to address both.

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