September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
This study found a high concordance between subject-reported and clinician-reported FitzpatrickSkinPhototypes, but 14% of subjects misjudged their skin type, often overestimating it.
3 citations
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October 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”
This study found that repetitive 532 nm laser therapy significantly decreased scores for macules, pigmented, and vascular lesions on the facial area, regardless of skinphototype or age.
49 citations
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June 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
This article examines differences in aging among ethnic populations and highlights cosmetic procedures specific to skin of color, but reports no new research findings.
35 citations
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October 2003 in “Dermatologic clinics”
This article discusses the lack of national credentialing for laser therapy practitioners and emphasizes the need for rigorous self-assessment and expertise, particularly when treating patients with darker skin, without presenting new research results.