anoma skin cancers ( NMSC ) ( i . e ., Squamous cell and Basal Cell Carcinomas ). This is partly due to UV filtering by the increased melanin found in the epidermis . ( Kaidbey ) Black skin filtered out five times as much UV radiation compared to Caucasian skin so that black skin has been estimated to have an intrinsic SPF of 13.4 , in contrast to light skin with an SPF of 3.3 . ( Kaidbey )
Ultraviolet radiation from the sun causes lesions or DNA damage to melanocytes , which are the skin cells that produce melanin . Melanin ’ s protective nature inhibits UV radiation from damaging DNA that can potentially cause skin cancer . UV-induced photodamage can increase I to III skin to develop melanoma and the likeness .
Skin cancers occur at a higher frequency within I-III , but this provides a false impression that there is little risk that people of color can develop skin cancers . In fact , specifically for the higher end skin types ( V-VI ), there is a condition called acral lentiginous melanoma , not driven by sun exposure , that is found at increased levels in darker skin compared to fairer counterparts .
Decision to Treat
In order to decide to treat , clinical features and severity have to be determined in addition to considering certain criteria . For example , is there a trigger factor like emotional stress , infections , or pregnancy ? Is there a pertinent family history ? Does the patient tan easily , or start to get pink or red as soon as they step out in the sun ? These types of focus-geared questions can assist in establishing a baseline to assess patient severity and projected response to treatment . Conventional treatments , cosmetic procedures , use of neurotoxins , and chemical peels are vast options that skincare providers can use when caring for each individualized patient based on their phototype .
Even common procedures have an increased risk of causing hyperpigmentation post-surgery .
Treatment Options
Consider safety and efficacy of the drug or application in individualized care listed below :
• Quanta Pico Discovery
• VirtueRF
• Radiofrequency Microneedling
• HydraFacial MD ®
• Facial Injectables ( neuromodulators and neurotoxins )
• Chemical peels
• Platelet Rich Plasma therapy
• CoolSculpting ®
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