Integrating skin color assessments into clinical practice and research: A review of current approaches

Skin color classification can have importance in skin health, pigmentary disorders, and oncologic condition assessments. It is also critical for evaluating disease course and response to a variety of therapeutic interventions and aids in accurate classification of participants in clinical research studies. A panel of dermatologists conducted a literature review to assess the strengths and limitations of existing classification scales, as well as to compare their preferences and utilities. We identified 17 skin classification systems utilized in dermatologic settings.

Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - February 8, 2024 Category: Dermatology Authors: Valerie M. Harvey, Andrew Alexis, Chidubem A.V. Okeke, Lynn McKinley-Grant, Susan C. Taylor, Seemal R. Desai, Tarannum Jaleel, Candrice R. Heath, Sewon Kang, Neelam Vashi, Jenna Lester, Rebecca Vasquez, Michelle Rodrigues, Nada Elbuluk, Iltefat Hamzavi, S Tags: Review Source Type: research