Research confirms that skin pigmentation can reduce the accuracy of pulse oximeters. Researchers found that red light, a key component in pulse oximetry, is more strongly attenuated in pigmented skin.

This large prospective UK study compared five low-cost fingertip pulse oximeters with arterial blood gas measurements and ...

(Special to The Root) — Skin color is one of our most important biological traits. Its many shades evolved as humans moved far and wide into regions with different intensities of sunlight. Skin color ...

Penn State researchers spent 15 years working with the Kalinago people in the Caribbean to better understand the genetics underpinning skin tone in people without significant European ancestry.

Credit: Getty Images. Clinical phenotypes of atopic dermatitis can vary greatly based on skin color and can make atopic dermatitis difficult to diagnose. Recognizing the clinical diversity of ...