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Erschienen in: Lasers in Medical Science 4/2020

30.10.2019 | Original Article

Correlation between light absorbance and skin color using fabricated skin phantoms with different colors

verfasst von: Hang Chan Jo, Dae Yu Kim

Erschienen in: Lasers in Medical Science | Ausgabe 4/2020

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Abstract

The objective of this study is to investigate the need for detailed classification of skin colors through the quantification of skin color and light absorbance differences. Skin color is one of the most important factors in dermatological laser treatments. Dermatological laser treatments are currently performed based on the experience and judgment of the doctor with the Fitzpatrick scale. However, the Fitzpatrick scale and the doctor’s experience were not quantified assessment methods for skin color classification and laser parameters selection. Improper selection of laser irradiating parameters can lead to undesirable tissue effects and treatment outcomes. We analyzed the correlations between absorbance and quantified colors using skin phantoms to identify that using the Fitzpatrick scale in dermatological treatments have limitations. Absorbance differences for different skin colors are measured at 532 nm with a custom-built system for radiant power measurements using skin phantoms fabricated with nine different colors. Some correlations between the color and absorbance agree with the Fitzpatrick scale. Generally, absorbance for the bright colored phantoms is lower than that for the darker colored phantoms. However, some phantoms fabricated with bright colors exceptionally have higher absorbance than those with darker colors. This means that for conventional standards, the Fitzpatrick scale may not always be accurate at 532-nm lights. Through these experiments, we demonstrate the need for a reliable classification standard for skin colors based on quantification of the skin colors and absorbance differences for each skin color as an alternative to the Fitzpatrick scale, which has limitations at certain wavelengths.
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Metadaten
Titel
Correlation between light absorbance and skin color using fabricated skin phantoms with different colors
verfasst von
Hang Chan Jo
Dae Yu Kim
Publikationsdatum
30.10.2019
Verlag
Springer London
Erschienen in
Lasers in Medical Science / Ausgabe 4/2020
Print ISSN: 0268-8921
Elektronische ISSN: 1435-604X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10103-019-02888-0

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