7 Things Women of Color Need to Know About Skin Cancer

Extremities are the greatest area of concern for skin of color. "If you are looking for melanomas, they can be found under the nails and in hands and feet more commonly than in Caucasians," Dr. Perez said. And not to scare the total sh*t out of you, but if you get regular gel manicures, particularly using a UV (not LED) curing light, keep an eye on your hands for any abnormalities, sores, or discoloration. You can also apply sunscreen to your hands before your next mani.