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Sunscreen efficacy against UVA1- and visible light- induced skin pigmentation is influenced by ethnicity

2025-12-17 dermatology Title + abstract only
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BackgroundThere is growing evidence that individuals with different skin phototypes require tailored approaches to achieve optimal photoprotection. Individuals with darker skin phototypes are more prone to UVA1- and visible light-induced pigmentation, whereas lighter phototypes are more susceptible to shorter wavelengths such as UVB and UVA2. Thus, skin phototype is an important determinant of sunscreen efficacy. In the present study we have asked if ethnicity - independent of phototype - is ano...

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