The Fitzpatrick scale inadequately represents darker skin, as types V and VI were added based on ethnicity rather than biological measurement.
The term 'skin of color' has evolved to promote equity in education and research but can obscure important clinical differences.
'Skin of color' serves as both an equity framework and a clinical shorthand, which may not align with individualized dermatological care.
The authors propose a granular approach to 'skin of color' that includes pigment phenotype, ancestry, sociocultural context, and clinical risk modifiers.
Clinicians should specify which aspect of 'skin of color' is relevant in clinical or research contexts to enhance clarity and precision.
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