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5 claims · 6 studies.

C15-1
Fitzpatrick VI skin has a natural SPF equivalent of approximately 13.
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A Comprehensive Review of the Role of UV Radiation in Photoaging Processes Between Different Types of Skin.
Brar G, Dhaliwal A, Brar AS, Sreedevi M, Ahmadi Y, Irfan M, Golbari R, Zumárraga D, Yateem D, Lysak Y, Abarca-Pineda YA · 2025 · Cureus 17:e81109
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Topical retinoids increase collagen and normalize keratinocytes/melanocytes, improving wrinkles, texture, and tone.
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Topical Treatments for Photoaged Skin.
Sadick N, Pannu S, Abidi Z, Arruda S · 2023 · Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD 22:867-873
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Topical tretinoin for treating photoaging: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials.
Sitohang IBS, Makes WI, Sandora N, Suryanegara J · 2022 · International journal of women's dermatology 8:e003
C22-1
Thicker/more compact dermis on skin of color makes facial lines less noticeable; higher epidermal melanin makes darker skin more vulnerable to dyspigmentation with age.
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Aging Differences in Ethnic Skin.
Vashi NA, de Castro Maymone MB, Kundu RV · 2016 · The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology 9:31-8
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Photoaging from cumulative UV exposure is the greatest contributing factor to visible facial aging.
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Topical Treatments for Photoaged Skin.
Sadick N, Pannu S, Abidi Z, Arruda S · 2023 · Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD 22:867-873
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Topical retinoids build collagen; on skin of color the gentlest effective strength avoids irritation-triggered PIH.
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Topical Treatments for Photoaged Skin.
Sadick N, Pannu S, Abidi Z, Arruda S · 2023 · Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD 22:867-873
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Topical tretinoin for treating photoaging: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials.
Sitohang IBS, Makes WI, Sandora N, Suryanegara J · 2022 · International journal of women's dermatology 8:e003
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Acne in ethnic skin: special considerations for therapy.
Callender VD · 2004 · Dermatologic therapy 17:184-95
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Effects of Topical Retinoids on Acne and Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Patients with Skin of Color: A Clinical Review and Implications for Practice.
Callender VD, Baldwin H, Cook-Bolden FE, Alexis AF, Stein Gold L, Guenin E · 2022 · American journal of clinical dermatology 23:69-81