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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 Efficacy of Photobiomodulation Therapy for the Off-Label Treatment of Alopecia in Skin Types V-VI

April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Photobiomodulation therapy may help treat hair loss in people with darker skin, but more research is needed.

research Effect of Skin Type on Efficacy of Laser Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review of the Literature

January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders”

Laser treatment for hair loss works equally well on different skin types, but more research is needed for very dark skin.

research Skin Type and Efficacy of Laser Treatment for Androgenic Alopecia

September 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

More research is needed to understand how skin type affects laser treatment for hair loss.

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.

research Laser Treatment in Hirsutism: An Update

16 citations, April 2020 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual”

Laser treatment can effectively reduce unwanted hair growth, particularly for people with fair skin and dark hair.

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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.