Melasian Phenotype and Skin Pigmentation: Dermatological Classifications and Clinical Implications
1. Introduction The study of human skin pigmentation represents a complex intersection of genetics, evolutionary biology, and clinical dermatology. When classifying skin types, dermatologists rely on established phenotypic categorizations to assess a patient baseline risk for ultraviolet radiation damage, pigmentary disorders, and specific dermatological conditions. The term often related to the deeply pigmented skin characteristic … Read more