ReviewDermatology practical & conceptual2025
Advanced Skin Imaging Techniques for Patients with Skin of Color: Clinical and Technological Insights.
Review in Dermatology practical & conceptual, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
What it found
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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.
The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.
Who cites it
2 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Unifying the spectrum: a framework for the meta-analysis of human skin tone scales.Journal of biomedical optics · 2026Pooled it
- A deep learning framework for recognizing skin changes secondary to chronic venous insufficiency in clinical photographs: a multicentre validation study.Annals of medicine · 2026Article
Corrections and comments
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Authors and funding
2 authors.
Funding
No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.
Abstract
introductionSkin imaging has transformed dermatology by enabling non-invasive diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of various skin conditions. However, imaging skin of color presents unique challenges and opportunities due to variations in melanin content and skin structure.
objectivesBy focusing on the unique aspects of skin of color, this review aims to promote equitable healthcare and encourage the adoption of advanced imaging technologies across all skin types.
methodsThis review paper provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of skin imaging technologies, including optical, non-optical, and hybrid modalities, and their specific applications in dermatology.
resultsWe discuss the diagnostic complexities associated with skin cancers, inflammatory conditions, and infectious diseases in diverse skin tones, underscoring the need for tailored imaging techniques. The review also explores advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning, highlighting their potential to enhance image analysis and diagnostic accuracy for skin of color.
conclusionWe address the technical limitations, biological variability, and ethical considerations in skin imaging, ultimately advocating for more inclusive research and development. Future directions include the development of innovative imaging modalities and personalized medicine approaches that consider the diverse spectrum of human skin.
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Registered trials
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