Skin of Color Representation in Standardized Grading Scales and Clinical Studies in Cosmetic Dermatology.

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*Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine, Quinnipiac University, North Haven, Connecticut; †Department of Dermatology, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, Connecticut Supplemental digital content is available for this article. Direct URL citations appear in the printed text and are provided in the HTML and PDF versions of this article on the journal's Web site (www.dermatologicsurgery.org). H.F. is a consultant for Cytrellis Biosystems, Inc. and Soliton, Inc. The authors have indicated no significant interest with commercial supporters. IRB Approval Status: This study did not qualify as human subject research; therefore, Institutional Review Board approval was not required at the University of Connecticut Health Center.