Most prehistoric Europeans had dark skin, hair and eyes well into the Iron Age, about 3,000 years ago, new research finds.

Despite the emphasis that humans have placed on skin color throughout history, little is known about its genetic basis. As The New York Times reports, most of what scientists knew of skin-color ...

For centuries, historians and scientists have speculated about the physical appearance of our ancestors. What color were ...

Clinical phenotypes of atopic dermatitis can vary greatly based on skin color and can make atopic dermatitis difficult to diagnose.