%PDF-1.6 % Google is partnering with a Harvard professor to promote a new scale for measuring skin tones with the hope of fixing problems of bias and diversity in the companys products. View 7A. Introducing the Monk Skin Tone (MST) Scale, one of the ways we are moving AI forward with more inclusive computer vision tools. Fitzpatrick skin type 1. Google has said that in the future the MST scale will be incorporated to better detect and rank images to include a broader range of results immediately so people may not even have to filter by skin tone every time. 0000210851 00000 n 0000213783 00000 n 0000217726 00000 n 0000222050 00000 n 0000205788 00000 n 0000209793 00000 n 0000207291 00000 n Theres a growing consensus among physicians and government regulators that pulse oximeters measure oxygen levels less accurately in patients with darker skin and need to be fixed. 0000207683 00000 n Get the latest news from Google in your inbox. The ongoing and iterative work from this wider community has led us to the knowledge and understanding that we have today, and will be key to the continued path forward. 0000210317 00000 n The team is hopeful this is an industry starting point, and at the same time, they want to keep improving on it. 0000212611 00000 n And work has begun on building annotation or labeling best practices based on the MST Scale, informed by expertise in computer vision, skin tone inequality and social cognition. These include its Real Tone photo filters, which are designed to work better with darker skin tones, and its image search results. 0000222427 00000 n Its important that we understand how skin tone inequality can show up in the technology we use and importantly, do our best to avoid reproducing the colorism that exists. 0000207737 00000 n J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci. 0000224425 00000 n 0000026354 00000 n 0000024570 00000 n (1986). 0000219146 00000 n If it sounds like an intricate process, thats because it is. 0000010748 00000 n 0000214464 00000 n The higher levels of melanin put them at a higher risk for hyperpigmentation, as the bodys response to skin injury is to produce more pigment. Unable to load your collection due to an error, Unable to load your delegates due to an error. 0000218287 00000 n 0000217858 00000 n Does it tan or get darker within several hours of sun exposure? Founded in 2004, Trusted Reviews exists to give our readers thorough, unbiased The best practice in combatting sun damage for those on the lower end of the Fitzpatrick scale is to incorporate a high-quality sunblock that has an SPF of 30 or higher into your skin care routine. Thats where a lack of representation can happenwe need to fine-tune the way we measure things, so people feel represented.. 0000220278 00000 n 0000209391 00000 n 0000207359 00000 n 0000006470 00000 n (1976). Measurement of skin color: practical application and theoretical considerations. Ultimately what matters is, does this work for me? Bethesda, MD 20894, Web Policies Becker S, Feyisetan K, Makinwa-Adebusoye P. Stud Fam Plann. Clipboard, Search History, and several other advanced features are temporarily unavailable. 0000208403 00000 n There was an error saving your display name. <<6A1D76EF4984FA42A126476B0E4E5641>]>> Extremely light skinned. Consult with a doctor virtually or in person. 0000222620 00000 n 24 22 The Fitzpatrick scale (aka the Fitzpatrick skin phototype scale) is commonly used to describe a persons skin type and tone, particularly in terms of how it responds to light. 0000002797 00000 n For anyone out Epub 2013 Sep 3. 8600 Rockville Pike 0000224019 00000 n Skin Type 5 dark brown/black skin tone, rarely burns and always tans when exposed to the sun. Background: Pressure ulcer classification uses level of visible tissue damage, including skin discoloration over bony prominences. MeSH If you talk to people of color, if you ask them, How does your appearance matter in your everyday life? Mandelic acid in particular, is great for darker skin tones because it targets acne, discoloration, and age spots without triggering irritation. Developed in Measuring Human Skin Colour Mengmeng Wang1, Kaida Xiao2 1, 1Sophie Wuerger2, Vien Cheung, Ming Ronnier Luo,3 1School of Design, University of Leeds, UK 2Schoolof Psychological Science, University of Liverpool, UK 3State Key Laboratory of Modern Optical Instrumentation, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China Abstract Human skin colour measurements from four 0000208131 00000 n 0000214015 00000 n Google is experimenting with balancing image search results to be more inclusive. Barel AO, Clarys P, Alewaeters K, Duez C, Hubinon JL, Mommaerts M. Skin Res Technol. 0000006567 00000 n 0000006742 00000 n A common misconception of the Fitzpatrick scale is that people tend to interpret it as a measure of a persons skin color. Informant discrepancies in clinical reports of youths and interviewers' impressions of the reliability of informants. Dr. Ricco, a software engineer on Google Research's Perception team, leads a group that specializes in finding new ways to make sure Google's computer vision systems work well for more users, regardless of their backgrounds or how they look. Implications for researchers and survey practitioners are discussed. The Fitzpatrick scale (aka the Fitzpatrick skin phototype scale) is commonly used to describe a persons skin type and tone, particularly in terms of how it responds to light. Our staff members must strive for honesty and accuracy in everything they do. In a Google blog post, Dr Monk says, in our research, we found that a lot of the time people feel theyre lumped into racial categories, but theres all this heterogeneity with ethnic and racial categories., And many methods of categorization, including past skin tone scales, dont pay attention to this diversity. Well be incorporating the MST Scale into various Google products over the coming months, and we are openly releasing the scale so that anyone can use it for research and product development. 0000223379 00000 n Monk says this number was chosen based on his own research to balance diversity and ease of use. The effect of the sex of interviewers on the quality of data in a Nigerian family planning questionnaire. and transmitted securely. Teams within Google have been contributing to this body of work for years now. 0000223501 00000 n J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. This should strike a note of caution, not just for this specific change but also for Googles approach to fixing problems of bias in its products more generally. 0000214589 00000 n Theyre also at a lower risk of skin cancer due to sun exposure (though skin cancer is still a concern). This study examined the consistency, comparability, and meaningfulness of the two most widely used skin tone rating scales (MasseyMartin and PERLA) and two portable and inexpensive handheld devices for skin color measurement (Nix colorimeter and Labby spectrophotometer). 0000212303 00000 n Together, the team and Dr. Monk surveyed thousands of adults in the United States to learn if people felt more represented by the MST Scale compared to other scales that have been used in both the machine learning and beauty industries. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the 0000000016 00000 n #$>W/"XFJVJu8i 9RSJK%gRROS?H%NRwRSR7RSkTTbW*1JlK%w}Do*Jt]DG*15hO%RT,%Dq*J%L4 )/$|Ng%|FI $%OK~O;>!$_~I/Hy IJA ? 0000175301 00000 n 0000078207 00000 n As mentioned before, it measures the skins reactivity to sunlight, so while you may find yourself to be a Type 2 in the winter months when sun exposure is low, you could find yourself classified as a Type 3 or 4 as your skin reacts to higher sun exposure in the spring/summer. If youre experiencing a medical issue, please contact a healthcare professional or dial 911 immediately. Eye and Dr. Heldreth are both core members of Googles research efforts focused on building more skin tone equity into AI development, a group that includes an interdisciplinary set of product managers, researchers and engineers who specialize in computer vision and social psychology. BACKGROUND/AIMS: Two types of skin reflectance instruments are available nowadays for the determination of skin color: a tristumulus colorimeter (Chromameter from Minolta) using the The current evaluation is only possible because, for the first time, the General 0000217912 00000 n "Skin tone is something that changes the physical properties of images, and its something that affects peoples lived experiences and both of these things can impact how a piece of technology performs, Dr. Susanna Ricco says. 0000223885 00000 n 0000214643 00000 n The scale is still part of U.S. regulations for testing sunblock products, and it remains a popular dermatology standard for assessing patients' cancer risk and more. 0000006788 00000 n Well be incorporating the MST Scale Skin Type 4 olive/light brown skin tones, does not freckle when exposed to sun. 2022 Feb;15(2):12-17. While weve significantly improved our models based on feedback, they still arent perfect, Google Photos spokesperson Michael Marconi told The Verge. 0000212832 00000 n All Rights Reserved, By submitting your email, you agree to our. Vriend L, van Dongen JA, Pijpe A, Nieuwenhuis MK, Jongen SJM, Harmsen MC, van Zuijlen PPM, van der Lei B. Skin Res Technol. 0000223070 00000 n 0000223311 00000 n Skin Type 2 light/fair complexion, burns quickly when exposed to sunlight and rarely tans. "Soleil et peau" [Sun and skin]. 0000043451 00000 n For anyone out of the loop, Real Tone was announced with the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro and has been developed to better capture darker skin tones in pictures. 0000216550 00000 n Sign up for Verge Deals to get deals on products we've tested sent to your inbox daily. 0000223632 00000 n PMC [Z:u| 0000223564 00000 n 0000218473 00000 n In fact, our research found that 0000217348 00000 n 372 0 obj <> endobj Heres a deeper look at how Googlers have been thinking about and working on skin tone representation efforts, particularly as it relates to the MST Scale and what might come next. 0000212479 00000 n So over the last year, they partnered with Dr. Monk to learn about and further test the scale for technology use cases. The Fitzpatrick scale is comprised of six categories, but the MST Scale expands this to 10 different skin tones. Were constantly learning, and thats what makes this so exciting. The team plans to take the scale to more countries to learn how they interpret skin tone, and include those learnings in future iterations of the scale. 0000222231 00000 n Machine learning, a type of AI, is the bedrock of so many products we use every day. 0000207237 00000 n 0000211820 00000 n We follow the IPSO Editors code of practice to underpin these standards. By Karyn Repinski. (1975). Liyanage A, Liyanage G, Sirimanna G, Schrer N. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. The site is secure. 2022 Jul 19;23(1):575. doi: 10.1186/s13063-022-06514-3. Doing that has involved two major tasks: The first was figuring out what was already built and why it wasn't working, Eye says. Here is everything you need to know. 0000023951 00000 n 3 3._ 4zii@@,`D %%cnXp*B Before The most popular skin tone scale is the Fitzpatrick scale, which is widely used in both academia and AI. 0000211605 00000 n 0000006597 00000 n Book your appointment or call us at 1(720) 503 1100, 2022 Skincare & Moore. 2011 Oct;21(5):417-24. doi: 10.1089/cap.2011.0011. 0000211058 00000 n 2022 Mar 21:10.1111/rssa.12810. What is the Monk Skin Tone scale meant to do? In this experiment, we compare three different ways of asking raters to evaluate skin tone, testing whether methods In comparison, the MST Scale is composed of 10 shades a number chosen so as not to be too limiting, but also not too complex. [3][4][5] The Fitzpatrick scale remains a recognized tool for dermatological research into human skin pigmentation. While the Fitzpatrick skin typing system is still the most widely used in dermatology, Harvard dermatologist Dr. Karen Kagha says that theres currently a push in the field to expand the scale to more accurately reflect the vast variety of skin tones dermatologists treat in practice today. The Fitzpatrick scale (aka the Fitzpatrick skin phototype scale) is commonly used to describe a persons skin type and tone, particularly in terms of how it responds to light. 0000219092 00000 n 0000205092 00000 n 0000223192 00000 n 0000217128 00000 n 372 274 Moreover, Gordon et al. 0000037233 00000 n 0000215811 00000 n PMC Girls with lighter skin reported higher 0000025494 00000 n Clipboard, Search History, and several other advanced features are temporarily unavailable. What color is your skin in areas that havent been exposed to sun? The team also works across Google with image equity teams building more representation into products like cameras, photos, and emojis. 0000215876 00000 n 0000218052 00000 n But taking such a technical approach leaves out the nuance of how different communities have been historically affected by colorism. Knowing your Fitzpatrick skin type can help when youre considering cosmetic treatments, especially laser hair removal, laser resurfacing, and chemical peels (commonly used to treat sun damage). Skin Type 2 light/fair complexion, burns quickly when exposed to sunlight and rarely tans. Pale white skin, blue or green eyes, blonde or red hair. To ensure this is possible, every member of the editorial staff follows a clear code of conduct. 0000214774 00000 n This is an evergreen project, Dr. Heldreth says. J Child Adolesc Psychopharmacol. We're introducing a next step in our commitment to image equity and improving representation across our products. 0000205546 00000 n 0000221003 00000 n 0000206347 00000 n Its not just about this precise numeric value of skin tone, Dr. Monk says. There are numerous examples of tech products, particularly those that use AI, that perform worse with darker skin tones. 0000005278 00000 n 0000209248 00000 n Aims: To assess the feasibility of classifying skin tone using Munsell color chart values and to compare Munsell-based skin tone categories to ethnicity/race to predict pressure ulcer risk. Created in 1975 and made up of six broad shades, it was meant to be a jumping off point for medically categorizing skin type. FOIA (2022) show that skin tone measurement across different scales is consistent. Google says its introducing a new feature to image search that will let users refine searches based on skin tones classified by the MST Scale. 0000216428 00000 n Am J Phys Anthropol. 0000206293 00000 n Where will I be able to use the Monk Skin Tone scale. doi: 10.1111/rssa.12810. 0000216735 00000 n 0000204089 00000 n In the case of filtering image search results, for example, Doshi notes that diversity may look different in different countries, and if Google adjusts image results based on skin tone, it may have to change these results based on geography. Hear from Dr. Ellis Monk on why he developed the Monk Skin Tone Scale, and the importance of fostering more inclusive development environments. 0000215623 00000 n / Sign up for Verge Deals to get deals on products we've tested sent to your inbox daily. At Skincare and Moore, our understanding of the Fitzpatrick scale is crucial to every aspect of our business and every service we offer. 0000037296 00000 n 0000218648 00000 n 2015 Aug;21(3):346-62. doi: 10.1111/srt.12199. eCollection 2022. Gemma joined Trusted Reviews as a staff writer after graduating from Leeds Beckett University with a Journalism degree. 0000217402 00000 n 0000208335 00000 n Before making unbiased pulse oximeters, researchers need a better way to measure skin tone By Usha Lee McFarling Dr. Ellis Monk, assistant professor of sociology, The technology industry widely adopted it and applied it to skin tones and it became the standard. He has been surveying people about the kinds of ways that skin tone has played a role in their lives for a decade. Trials. 0000216251 00000 n 0000210905 00000 n 0000195873 00000 n Dr. Monks research focuses on how factors such as skin tone, race and ethnicity affect inequality. It will be primarily incorporated by Google into computer vision and found that computer vision systems often do not function as efficiently for people of darker skin as they do for people of fairer skin. 0000005776 00000 n What does it mean in relation to skincare? 0000221640 00000 n 0000210265 00000 n 0000222558 00000 n As with those on the lower end of the scale, higher end skin types should also incorporate a high quality sunblock with an SPF of 15 or higher into their skin care routine. The MST Scale is designed to replace outdated skin tone scales that are biased towards lighter skin. Skin color changes induced by various physico-chemical treatments were also quantitatively evaluated with the three instruments. 0000211454 00000 n 0000224608 00000 n Susanna Ricco and Kylee Jaye, another software engineer who worked on the project. 0000204516 00000 n Microneedle and iontophoresis mediated delivery of methotrexate into and across healthy and psoriatic skin. Unless we have an adequate measure of differences in skin tone, we cant really integrate that into products to make sure theyre more inclusive, Monk tells The Verge. 0000022934 00000 n 0000214331 00000 n Where you fall on the scale depends on your eye, hair, and skin color as well as the way your skin reacts to sun exposure. 0000207873 00000 n Dr. Monk began this research in part to build on the most prominently used skin tone scale, the Fitzpatrick Scale. Evaluating the Use of a Two-Step Gender Identity Measure in the 2018 General Social Survey. 2014 May;20(2):218-27. doi: 10.1111/srt.12109. 0000196132 00000 n Thats why people with more melanin in their skin usually tan or get darker rather than burn. 0000221201 00000 n J R Stat Soc Ser A Stat Soc. 0000212249 00000 n The MST scale is also going to be built into Google Photos, where it should become a new set of Real Tone filters that should work across all skin tones. 0000214267 00000 n 0000215305 00000 n xb```e``ve`a`Pf`@ +s. ): Fitzpatrick, T. B. Measuring Skin Tone: A Test of Common Approaches 2 Abstract . hb``b`g`` B@Qx7^2G(c6/6N2cp1(t H5W9=/'9nSvkhU^bDbN"Z3HIV%B\1Y]6)2J They felt that the MST Scale was just as inclusive, even with only 10 points on it, Eye says. The purpose of this study was to compare the capabilities of the three instruments (sensitivity, repeatability and correlation) in vitro and in vivo. 0000208199 00000 n La voz del pastor; Familia; Jvenes; Parejas; Clero; Laicos; Dicesis. Importantly, in order to ensure that datasets used to develop technologies relating to understanding people are more inclusive, we need a scale that represents a wide range of skin tones. 0000216312 00000 n government site. 0000207018 00000 n 0000222295 00000 n Demography. 0000204420 00000 n 0000224733 00000 n Dr. Ellis Monk, assistant professor of sociology, stands for a portrait in front of Harvard's William James Hall. The company says its also working to apply the MST Scale to a number of its own products. We also expect our journalists to follow clear ethical standards in their work. 0000213549 00000 n Thomas Fitzpatrick, the Father of Modern Academic Dermatology, developed a scale to classify skin types in relation to their tolerance to sunlight. The tech giant is working with Ellis Monk, an assistant professor of sociology at Harvard and the creator of the Monk Skin Tone Scale, or MST. 0000173211 00000 n Blonde hair. And the second was figuring out what we needed to build instead., The team during a call. 0000205598 00000 n 0000024149 00000 n Reading Fast, Reading Slow: The Effect of Interviewers' Speed in Reading Introductory Texts on Response Behavior. 0000220461 00000 n %%EOF 0000208607 00000 n 0000221384 00000 n 0000219354 00000 n Top row: Kylee Jaye, Shrikanth Narayanan, Auriel Wright; middle row: Candice Schumann, Courtney Heldreth, Komal Singh; bottom row: Marco Andreetto, Susanna Ricco, Kree Cole-Mclaughlin. What happens when your skin is exposed to the sun for too long? 0000209741 00000 n 0000209954 00000 n Theres the physics side of things how well a sensor responds to a persons skin tone, Dr. Ricco says. Interviewers' Ratings of Respondents' Health: Predictors and Association With Mortality. 0000219824 00000 n 2020 Apr;8(2):325-351. doi: 10.1093/jssam/smy027. Today, we have millions of users a month from around the world, and assess more than 1,000 products a year. Since perceptions of skin tones are subjective, its incredibly important that the same interdisciplinary research that went into creating and validating the scale is also applied to how it is used. 0000185662 00000 n Epub 2022 Mar 21. Meet the team that drove the research behind some of our latest equity work, and learn more about skin tone representation. It also helps predict peoples risk of skin cancer from sun exposure. Cameras use ML for security reasons, to unlock a phone or register that someone is at the door. By correctly matching the settings to your skin, we can target and correct pigmentation issues, address problem areas during laser hair removal, and ensure you achieve the best results. 0000216496 00000 n 0000213961 00000 n 0000222104 00000 n Creating a new skin tone scale is only a first step, though, and the real challenge is integrating this work into real-world applications. x{y`Ses5I5[%i4m4=m]XZ "H+Xf+x:#qaGE;sgp ~IM)8=~37n DU\;lhYqI"_h"O.V C8S+-G|>--''i7!^BPd\dpDO3Vr/e,-JJ?~w2K<9k_*>k|a; BACKGROUND/AIMS: Two types of skin reflectance instruments are available nowadays for the determination of skin color: a tristumulus colorimeter (Chromameter from Minolta) using the CIE L*a*b* color system and the narrow-band simple reflectance meters (DermaSpectrometer from Cortex and Mexameter from Courage-Khazaka) using the erythema/melanin indices. (With Pictures)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fitzpatrick_scale&oldid=1117549521, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. Announced at Google I/O 2022, the Monk Skin Tone (MST) Scale has been designed to be more inclusive of the various skin tones that crop up in society, allowing more people to accurately find information that relates to them. But why is the MST important, and who developed it? Over the past two years, the team has shared their research with various other departments at Google. We examined developmental changes in self-esteem from late childhood to late adolescence in African American girls (N = 124), comparing skin tone groups. Have questions about the best treatments for your skin type? Much of the work and research to understand the devices shortcomings and devise solutions is focused on race. 0000023701 00000 n The Fitzpatrick scale is also the basis of skin color in emoji, with five modifiers according to the Fitzpatrick scale (types I and II merged). This scale was originally designed in the 70s to classify how people 0000213032 00000 n Exclusive analysis of biotech, pharma, and the life sciences. She is examining health inequities and their toll. 0000034839 00000 n 0000219634 00000 n In Smith, K. C. 0000216133 00000 n 0000205981 00000 n 0000134312 00000 n 0000004153 00000 n 0000220332 00000 n 0000004743 00000 n "Ultraviolet-induced pigmentary changes: Benefits and hazards", Miscellaneous Symbols and Pictographs Emoji modifiers, "The Fitzpatrick Skin Type Classification Scale", "What Is Golden Skin Tone? 45 0 obj<>stream Talk to a top-rated dermatologist near you. Take, for example, the infamous Google Photos error that led to its search algorithm tagging photos of Black people as gorillas and chimpanzees. This mistake was first noticed in 2015, yet Google confirmed to The Verge this week that it has still not fixed the problem but simply removed these search terms altogether. Tans regularly, burns rarely. 0000204863 00000 n Disclaimer, National Library of Medicine Dr. Susanna Ricco and Dr. Courtney Heldreth on the Google Mountain View campus. Stromal vascular fraction-enriched fat grafting as treatment of adherent scars: study design of a non-randomized early phase trial. PLoS One. 0000215251 00000 n 0000008504 00000 n %%EOF The MST scale was developed in partnership with Google and with Harvard professor Dr Eliis Monk, who has been studying how skin tone and colourism affect peoples lives for the last 10 years. It should also come as a way to label web content, so that creators can tag their content with their skin tone, hair colour or hair texture, to make it easier for people to find it. 0000215003 00000 n 0000214706 00000 n 0000220067 00000 n Introducing these sorts of changes can also be culturally and politically challenging, reflecting broader difficulties in how we integrate this sort of tech into society. Epub 2009 Sep 17. As Ginkgo stock sinks, CEO Jason Kelly tries to win over drugmakers in San Francisco, We become millionaires and we retire babe: Former Takeda worker and boyfriend accused of $2.3 million scam of drug firm, Top Verily executives depart amid leadership shakeup and layoffs, An FDA pathway to clear medical devices is putting patients at risk, research suggests, Seeking maximum profits, Biogen set an unjustifiably high price for Alzheimers treatment, investigation finds. Lets stay in touch. This site needs JavaScript to work properly. The concern over FST is that its limited scale for darker skin could lead to technology that, for instance, works for golden brown skin but fails for espresso red tones. trailer How does your skin color, your hair, how do they impact your life? you find it really does matter, he says. Unlock this article by subscribing to STAT+ and enjoy your first 30 days free! 0000224262 00000 n Until now, Google has largely relied on the Fitzpatrick Scale for photo AI. Although there are lots of ways this sort of bias is programmed into these systems, one common factor is the use of outdated skin tone scales when collecting training data. 0000222165 00000 n If you're saying, I tested my model for fairness to make sure it works well for darker skin tones, but youre using a scale that doesn't represent most people with those skin tones, you don't know how well it actually works, says Xango Eye, a Product Manager working on Responsible AI. endstream endobj 373 0 obj <> endobj 374 0 obj <> endobj 375 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>> endobj 376 0 obj <> endobj 377 0 obj <> endobj 378 0 obj <> endobj 379 0 obj <> endobj 380 0 obj <> endobj 381 0 obj <> endobj 382 0 obj <> endobj 383 0 obj <> endobj 384 0 obj <> endobj 385 0 obj [/ICCBased 406 0 R] endobj 386 0 obj <>stream 0000205244 00000 n 0000039077 00000 n 0000002161 00000 n 2022 Feb;15(2):18-22. 0000024212 00000 n 0 The Fitzpatrick Scale: What Determines Your Skin Type Score? The Fitzpatrick scale (aka the Fitzpatrick skin phototype scale) is commonly used to describe a persons skin type and tone, particularly in terms of how it responds to light. 0000010126 00000 n 0000032680 00000 n Trusted Reviews is supported by its audience. Certain skin care products can also be irritating to those with 4-6 skin types. FOIA 0000218106 00000 n The Monk Skin Tone (MST) Scale is a type of AI that allows computers to see and understand images. Light blue/green or gray eyes. A multidimensional pairwise comparison model for heterogeneous perceptions with an application to modelling the perceived truthfulness of public statements on COVID-19. 0000207569 00000 n 0000215559 00000 n <<0D43876F8E2CAE4B886890353C5DD543>]/Prev 594496>> Epub 2019 Mar 21. METHODS: Comparative color measurements were carried out first in vitro on standardized color charts and subsequently in vivo on different skin areas in human volunteers. 0000223948 00000 n The team knew piecing together that puzzle, and particularly thinking about how to define a range of skin tones, would be a wider effort that extended beyond Google. 0000204348 00000 n De Los Reyes A, Youngstrom EA, Swan AJ, Youngstrom JK, Feeny NC, Findling RL. 0000210097 00000 n The information on RealSelf is intended for educational purposes only. Bethesda, MD 20894, Web Policies 0000215688 00000 n 0000222362 00000 n 0000207108 00000 n The current study assesses the intercoder reliability of one of the most important skin tone measurement instruments-the Massey-Martin scale. 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