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To evaluate the representation of participants with darker skin phototypes (types 4–6) in randomized controlled trials assessing laser and light therapies for cosmetic dermatologic conditions.

March 28, 2023Journal of Cosmetic DermatologyOpen Access

Skin phototype of participants in laser and light treatments of cosmetic dermatologic conditions: A systematic review

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PMPriya Manjaly EXEric Xia AAAlexandra Allan

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Systematic review reveals substantial underrepresentation of darker skin phototypes in cosmetic laser trials, highlighting the need for inclusive safety and efficacy data.

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To evaluate the representation of participants with darker skin phototypes (types 4–6) in randomized controlled trials assessing laser and light therapies for cosmetic dermatologic conditions.
Systematic search of PubMed and Web of Science for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating laser or light devices for cosmetic dermatology published between January 1, 2010, and October 14, 2021.
Identified and reviewed 461 RCTs comprising 14,763 participants to assess reporting and inclusion rates of Fitzpatrick skin phototypes.
Among 345 RCTs reporting skin phototype, 81.7% (n = 282) included participants with phototypes 4–6, but only 27.5% (n = 95) included participants with phototypes 5 or 6.
Underrepresentation of skin phototypes 5 and 6 persisted regardless of the specific condition treated, laser modality, trial location, journal type, or funding source.

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Manjaly et al. (2023) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6ab20074579b806f7af92c8e https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.15739

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March 28, 2023Journal of Cosmetic DermatologyOpen Access

Skin phototype of participants in laser and light treatments of cosmetic dermatologic conditions: A systematic review

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Authors

PMPriya Manjaly EXEric Xia AAAlexandra Allan

Discussion

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Overview

Systematic review reveals substantial underrepresentation of darker skin phototypes in cosmetic laser trials, highlighting the need for inclusive safety and efficacy data.

Key Points

To evaluate the representation of participants with darker skin phototypes (types 4–6) in randomized controlled trials assessing laser and light therapies for cosmetic dermatologic conditions.
Systematic search of PubMed and Web of Science for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating laser or light devices for cosmetic dermatology published between January 1, 2010, and October 14, 2021.
Identified and reviewed 461 RCTs comprising 14,763 participants to assess reporting and inclusion rates of Fitzpatrick skin phototypes.
Among 345 RCTs reporting skin phototype, 81.7% (n = 282) included participants with phototypes 4–6, but only 27.5% (n = 95) included participants with phototypes 5 or 6.
Underrepresentation of skin phototypes 5 and 6 persisted regardless of the specific condition treated, laser modality, trial location, journal type, or funding source.

Cite This Study

Manjaly et al. (2023) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6ab20074579b806f7af92c8e https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.15739

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