ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2018
Clinical and Biological Characterization of Skin Pigmentation Diversity and Its Consequences on UV Impact.
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116 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
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- Evaluation of the Efficacy of a Serum Containing Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Vitamin C, and Hydroxy Acid Compared to 4% Hydroquinone in the Management of Melasma.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Trial
- The Influence of Sunscreen Use on Skin Pigmentation Disorders: Melasma, Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation, and Vitiligo.Current issues in molecular biology · 2026Review
- Strategy and efficiency-redefined discovery of novel nanomolar tyrosinase inhibitors: AI de novo molecular generation + expert-guided structural optimization.Journal of advanced research · 2026Article
- Protective Effects of Antioxidant Mix Pre-Treatment Against Visible Light-Induced Damage in Dark Skin Phototype.Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Pigmentary Changes Reported with Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors: A Narrative Review of Mechanisms and Clinical Implications.Clinical drug investigation · 2026Review
- Decoding Hyperpigmentation from Biological Mechanisms to Actives with Clinically Proven Topical Efficacy: A Narrative Review.Dermatology and therapy · 2026Review
- BNC2 in Development and Disease: Regulatory Mechanisms and Translational Implications.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Non-invasive characterization of the relationship between skin microrelief and dermal-epidermal junction topography using line-field confocal optical coherence tomography (LC-OCT).Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Photoaging: Update on Pathogenesis, Prevention, and Treatment.Annals of dermatology · 2026Review
- Single-Stage Reconstruction with a Bilayer Artificial Dermal Regeneration Matrix for Nasal Skin Malignancies Defects in Middle-Aged and Elderly Asian Patients: Minimizing Scarring and Morbidity.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Article
- Unraveling UVA1-Induced Photomodifications of Eumelanin and Pheomelanin in Human Skin: Insights into Pigment Darkening.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Article
- Differential Expression ofAnimals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Article
- Solar ultraviolet radiation exposure, and incidence of childhood (0-19 years) malignant and non-malignant brain tumour in a US population-based dataset, 2000-2021.European journal of epidemiology · 2026Article
- Fitzpatrick Skin Phototype Is Independently Associated with Differential Short-Term Cutaneous Reactivity Following Standardized Topical Provocation in Humans.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Predicting Physical Appearance from Low Template: State of the Art and Future Perspectives.Genes · 2026Review
- Discovery of Furan-tethered Triazolothiadiazoles and Triazolothiadiazines as Potent Tyrosinase Inhibitors for the Treatment of Skin Diseases: Insights from Kinetics Data and Computational Modeling.Current medicinal chemistry · 2026Article
- Mechanistic Insights into Flavonoids in Cosmetic Applications: Multifunctional Roles and Formulation Considerations.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2026Review
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Abstract
Skin color diversity is the most variable and noticeable phenotypic trait in humans resulting from constitutive pigmentation variability. This paper will review the characterization of skin pigmentation diversity with a focus on the most recent data on the genetic basis of skin pigmentation, and the various methodologies for skin color assessment. Then, melanocyte activity and amount, type and distribution of melanins, which are the main drivers for skin pigmentation, are described. Paracrine regulators of melanocyte microenvironment are also discussed. Skin response to sun exposure is also highly dependent on color diversity. Thus, sensitivity to solar wavelengths is examined in terms of acute effects such as sunburn/erythema or induced-pigmentation but also long-term consequences such as skin cancers, photoageing and pigmentary disorders. More pronounced sun-sensitivity in lighter or darker skin types depending on the detrimental effects and involved wavelengths is reviewed.
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