Real-Time Melanin Measurements to Optimize Treatment Settings and Avoid Complications Victor Ross E.V, Vasily D, Cohen J, Weiss R, Green J, Kaufman J, Cerino M. 2012. Real-Time Melanin Measurements to Optimize Treatment Settings and Avoid Complications. American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. (Abstract)

Design and Evaluation of a Novel Portable Erythema Melanin Meter Dolotov L, Sinichkin Y, Tuchin V, Utz S, Altshuler G, Yaroslavsky I. 2004. Design and Evaluation of a Novel Portable Erythema Melanin Meter. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine. 34:127-135. "The data suggest that the technique has a substantial potential as a method of pre-treatment diagnostics for photochemical and photothermal procedures."

Skin Pigmentation Index as a Predictive Parameter for Optimizing Laser and Light Treatments Anderson R, Manstein D, Altshuler G. 2002. Skin Pigmentation Index as a Predictive Parameter for Optimizing Laser and Light Treatments. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine. 117. (Abstract.)

Objective Measurement Device for Melanin Optical Density: Dosimetry for Laser and IPLs in Aesthetic Treatments Yaroslavsky I PhD, Childs J PhD, Altshuler G DSc PhD, Zenzie H MS, Cohen R PhD. 2012. Objective Measurement Devices for Melanin Optical Density: Dosimety for Laser and IPLs in Aesthetic Treatments. PMTI.

New Methods for Guidance of Light-Based Treatments Using Objective Melanin Measurements Doherty S MD, Cohen R PhD, Whitney F RN, Bradley O MD, (Ukraine), Seckel B MD. 2012. New Methods for Guidance of Light-Based Treatments Using Objective Melanin Measurements. PMTI.

* The Skintel Melanin Reader is FDA-cleared for use with the Palomar Icon Aesthetic System Optimized Light handpieces.