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Glossary Fitzpatrick Skin Types

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 498 Efficacy of photobiomodulation therapy for the off-label treatment of alopecia in skin types V-VI

April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

This study observed that photobiomodulation therapy may contribute to hair growth stability or improvement in individuals with darker skin types, without reported adverse events, though its findings are limited by a small sample size.

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”

This study observed that a low energy pulsed-light device combined with galvanic energy was effective and safe for reducing unwanted hair in individuals with dark skin types V and VI.

research Hair removal with intense pulsed light

45 citations , June 2004 in “Lasers in Medical Science”

This study found that non-coherent intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment significantly reduced hair growth by about 80% in patients with skin type III-V without causing side effects.

research Impact of Fitzpatrick skin type on narrowband UVB therapy outcomes in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma: A retrospective analysis

September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

This study found that MF patients with darker skin types show slower initial improvement with NB-UVB phototherapy, highlighting disparities in treatment efficacy that warrant further investigation.

research Incidence of acneform reactions after laser hair removal

7 citations , April 2006 in “Lasers in medical science”

In this multi-center study, the incidence of acneform reactions after laser hair removal was found to be 6%, with younger age, Nd:YAG laser use, and Fitzpatrick skin type V increasing susceptibility.

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community Derma told me to quit finastirde

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 276 upvotes 10 months ago

A dermatologist advised stopping finasteride after 3-6 months, but many users disagreed, stating it should be used indefinitely to maintain hair. Users recommended finding a new dermatologist due to the perceived misinformation.

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