Fitzpatrick Skin Type, Individual Typology Angle, and Melanin Index in an African Population: Steps Toward Universally Applicable Skin Photosensitivity Assessments

JAMA Dermatol. 2015 Aug;151(8):902-3. doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2015.0351.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Melanins / metabolism*
  • Racial Groups*
  • Skin / metabolism*
  • Skin Pigmentation / physiology*
  • South Africa
  • Sunburn / metabolism
  • Suntan / physiology
  • Ultraviolet Rays

Substances

  • Melanins