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Pigmentation measurement could improve laser safety standards across skin tones
Lasers are used in a growing number of medical and imaging applications, from surgery to photoacoustic imaging.
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Laser safety guidelines set maximum skin exposure levels but currently ignore variations in skin pigmentation, despite lasers being used across many medical and imaging procedures. This omission could affect patient protection across different skin tones.
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