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Finding the right dose and treatment duration:
It is common nowadays to use the classification made by the American
dermatologist Thomas Fitzpatrick in 1998 to define various skin types.
Skin type 1: pale white skin; blond or red hair - always burns, never tans
Skin type 2: fair; blond hair - usually burns, tans minimally (fair European type).
Skin type 3: fair, light-brown or brown hair, tans uniformly after repeated sun
exposure (dark European type T).
Skin type 4: brown or black hair - rarely burns, always tans well (Mediterranean
type)
Skin type 5: brown skin, very rarely gets a sunburn
Skin type 6: black skin, never gets sunburn
For vitiligo patients, the pigment-free skin areas to be treated are decisive for
determining the skin type (lighter skin type).
Depending on the skin type, the following dosages are recommended, bearing in
mind that these dosages are shown for the treatment of a single area and
additionally for the entire scalp (6 times the area). Incorrect application can lead
to overdose in the form of erythema (sunburn)! Special attention should be paid to
the inner surfaces of the outer ears. They should not be treated for an extended
period since they are extremely sensitive to UV light (UV protection see above).
The treatment times indicated are mere guide values; please consult with your
dermatologist to determine your individual numbers. Upon reaching the highest
dosage indicated for the according skin type, it is not sensible to increase further
the dosage arrived at is to be maintained. Keep in mind, however, that excessive
doses can lead to an acute aggravation of your skin condition (the so-called
Köbner phenomenon).
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