An Overview of Methods to Characterize Skin Type: Focus on Visual Rating Scales and Self-Report Instruments
Skin type classification is important because it provides guidance for professionals and consumers to recommend and select the most appropriate cosmetic products and skin care protocols and it is also important in clinical research. Several methods have been proposed for classifying skin typologies...
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| description | Skin type classification is important because it provides guidance for professionals and consumers to recommend and select the most appropriate cosmetic products and skin care protocols and it is also important in clinical research. Several methods have been proposed for classifying skin typologies such as non-invasive bioengineering tools (examples: Corneometer<sup>®</sup> and Sebumeter<sup>®</sup>), visual and tactile methods (subjective methods that evaluate skin appearance, texture, temperature, and abnormalities), artificial intelligence-based tools and instruments (examples: visual rating scales, and self-report instruments). Examples of known visual rating scales used to classify skin aging are the Griffiths Photonumeric Scale, the Glogau Scale, and the SCINEXA Scale. The Fitzpatrick Skin Phototype Classification and the Baumann Skin Type System are some of the self-report instruments used for skin type classification. Despite the diversity of methods to classify skin type and degree of skin aging, data on instruments are scarce and not adequately compiled. Validation in larger samples and with individuals of different ethnicities and geographic locations is needed to promote a more universal use. Visual rating scales and instruments are interesting tools that allow the skin to be promptly and efficiently examined, without using costly or complex equipment, and are very useful in a clinical or self-assessment context. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8b68e2c22ba94e5a8a99797db64b781a2023-11-16T19:53:37ZengMDPI AGCosmetics2079-92842023-01-011011410.3390/cosmetics10010014An Overview of Methods to Characterize Skin Type: Focus on Visual Rating Scales and Self-Report InstrumentsRita Oliveira0Joana Ferreira1Luís Filipe Azevedo2Isabel F. Almeida3FP-BHS—Biomedical and Health Sciences Research Unit, FFP-I3ID—Instituto de Investigação, Inovação e Desenvolvimento, Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Fernando Pessoa, Rua Carlos da Maia 296, 4200-150 Porto, PortugalUCIBIO—Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, MedTech, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Drug Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua Jorge Viterbo de Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, PortugalDepartment of Community Medicine, Information and Health Decision Sciences—MEDCIDS, Center for Health Technology and Services Research—CINTESIS, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, PortugalUCIBIO—Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, MedTech, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Drug Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua Jorge Viterbo de Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, PortugalSkin type classification is important because it provides guidance for professionals and consumers to recommend and select the most appropriate cosmetic products and skin care protocols and it is also important in clinical research. Several methods have been proposed for classifying skin typologies such as non-invasive bioengineering tools (examples: Corneometer<sup>®</sup> and Sebumeter<sup>®</sup>), visual and tactile methods (subjective methods that evaluate skin appearance, texture, temperature, and abnormalities), artificial intelligence-based tools and instruments (examples: visual rating scales, and self-report instruments). Examples of known visual rating scales used to classify skin aging are the Griffiths Photonumeric Scale, the Glogau Scale, and the SCINEXA Scale. The Fitzpatrick Skin Phototype Classification and the Baumann Skin Type System are some of the self-report instruments used for skin type classification. Despite the diversity of methods to classify skin type and degree of skin aging, data on instruments are scarce and not adequately compiled. Validation in larger samples and with individuals of different ethnicities and geographic locations is needed to promote a more universal use. Visual rating scales and instruments are interesting tools that allow the skin to be promptly and efficiently examined, without using costly or complex equipment, and are very useful in a clinical or self-assessment context.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/10/1/14skin hydrationsebum productionskin sensitivitywrinklephotoagingskin type |
| spellingShingle | Rita Oliveira Joana Ferreira Luís Filipe Azevedo Isabel F. Almeida An Overview of Methods to Characterize Skin Type: Focus on Visual Rating Scales and Self-Report Instruments Cosmetics skin hydration sebum production skin sensitivity wrinkle photoaging skin type |
| title | An Overview of Methods to Characterize Skin Type: Focus on Visual Rating Scales and Self-Report Instruments |
| title_full | An Overview of Methods to Characterize Skin Type: Focus on Visual Rating Scales and Self-Report Instruments |
| title_fullStr | An Overview of Methods to Characterize Skin Type: Focus on Visual Rating Scales and Self-Report Instruments |
| title_full_unstemmed | An Overview of Methods to Characterize Skin Type: Focus on Visual Rating Scales and Self-Report Instruments |
| title_short | An Overview of Methods to Characterize Skin Type: Focus on Visual Rating Scales and Self-Report Instruments |
| title_sort | overview of methods to characterize skin type focus on visual rating scales and self report instruments |
| topic | skin hydration sebum production skin sensitivity wrinkle photoaging skin type |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/10/1/14 |
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