Common Skin Problems for Women of Color

Along with an overview of the skin conditions, I will share some natural remedies that are affordable and have proven effective for many.  Now let's get started.

Some of the common skin problems that affect people of color are:

Acne/T-zone Oily skin problems

Hyper Pigmentation

Eczema

Seborrhea Dermatitis

Dry Patches

Keloids

There are also some not so common skin problems and I want to point out one of them - Vertiligo because of the discrimination of the condition toward people of color.

Vertiligo is a skin disorder where there's a sudden massive loss of pigment from the skin.

I will not go into debth about this skin condition but wanted to provide you with some startling quick facts:

• Approximately 2% of people worldwide suffer with this skin disease
• Cause of Vertiligo is unknown but it's suspected to be a hereditary and linked to certain auto-immune diseases like low thyroid function and alopecia (extreme baldness and bald patches)
• Vertiligo affects people of color more than any other race

Now, through the rest of the month I will touch on each of the common skin conditions mentioned above as well as provide some alternative treatments and a few freebies along the way. Stay tuned...