A study found that dermatologists could benefit from increased education, awareness and standardized guidelines on recommending visible light protection to patients.
“Visible light (VL) represents a significant, often underappreciated, contributor to skin pathology, particularly in individuals with melanin-rich skin,” Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD, professor and chair of dermatology at George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, a member of Healio Dermatology’s Peer Perspective Board and one of the study’s investigators, told Healio. “Unlike ultraviolet (UV) radiation, VL penetrates deeper into the dermis, triggering melanogenesis and inflammation that exacerbate conditions like melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. With 40% of the U.S. population having melanin-rich skin, addressing VL protection is critical to advancing dermatologic care.” Click here to read more.
