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April 17, 2026Sao Paulo Medical Journal1 citationsOpen Access

Addressing Racial Bias in Photobiomodulation Therapy Related to Skin Pigmentation

Is photobiomodulation therapy free from racial bias?: a narrative review of skin pigmentation

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CGCarlos Eduardo GirasolLBLuciano Bachmann

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A narrative review explores photobiomodulation outcomes related to skin pigmentation, indicating a need for tailored protocols.

Key Points

  • The study aims to evaluate how skin pigmentation affects the outcomes of photobiomodulation therapy and the existence of racial bias in this context.
  • Conducted a narrative review of existing literature on photobiomodulation and skin pigmentation.
  • Examined the role of melanin in therapy responses.
  • Assessed the implications of overlooking skin pigmentation in clinical practice.
  • Identified that melanin significantly influences responses to photobiomodulation therapy.
  • Highlighted the importance of developing tailored treatment protocols for diverse skin tones.
  • Noted that neglecting skin pigmentation can perpetuate health disparities.

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Girasol et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e1cfe05cdc762e9d858eachttps://doi.org/10.1590/1516-3180.2025.3358.26012026
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