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system categorizes skin by its reaction to UV light

The Fitzpatrick Skin Types, also known as the Fitzpatrick Scale or Fitzpatrick Classification, is a system used to categorize human skin based on its response to ultraviolet (UV) light. Developed by Dr. Thomas B. Fitzpatrick in 1975, it classifies skin into six types, ranging from Type I (very fair skin that always burns and never tans) to Type VI (very dark skin that never burns and tans very easily). This classification helps dermatologists assess skin cancer risk, plan treatments, and predict how skin will react to various procedures.

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research Laser Hair Removal in Fitzpatrick Type IV to VI Patients

9 citations, May 2005 in “Facial plastic surgery”

Laser hair removal can be safe and effective for dark-skinned individuals with the right laser settings.

research Patient Satisfaction and Complications Following Laser Hair Removal in Ethnic Skin

11 citations, March 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Most patients with dark skin were satisfied with laser hair removal and had few complications.

research The Effect of Novel Low Energy Pulsed Light Combined with Galvanic Energy for Home-Use Hair Removal of Dark Skin

January 2015 in “Journal of cosmetics, dermatological sciences and applications”

The combined technology safely and effectively removes hair at home on dark skin.

research Characterization of the Epidermal-Dermal Junction in hiPSC-Derived Skin Organoids

14 citations, June 2022 in “Stem cell reports”

The study created hair-bearing skin models that lack a key protein for skin layer attachment, limiting their use for certain skin disease research.

research Differences in Perceptions of Beauty and Cosmetic Procedures in Ethnic Patients

49 citations, June 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”

The cosmetic industry should adapt to the varied beauty standards of ethnic groups and offer specialized treatments.

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Microneedling for hair restoration involves daily use of a 0.3 mm device and weekly use of a 0.5 mm device. Combining microneedling with Minoxidil can enhance hair growth.