European Society of Contact Dermatitis
Guidelines for measurement of skin colour and erythema. A report from the Standardization Group of the European Society of Contact Dermatitis
Abstract
This report reviews individual-related variables (age, sex, race, anatomical site, skin surface properties), intra- and interindividual variation (temporal, physical and mental activity, orthostatic effect, menstrual cycle/menopause), environment-related variables (light conditions, temperature) and various instrument-related variables that influence skin colour. CIE colorimetry (Minolta Chroma Meter) and spectrophotometric measurement (Derma Spectrometer) are considered. The guidelines give recommendations for measuring conditions and procedures.
Source and rights
Published by Contact dermatitis, 1996. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
Prognia summarises this guideline for reference and education. It is not medical advice. Always check the official guideline and current local protocols before acting on it.
At a glance
- Organisation
- European Society of Contact Dermatitis
- Published
- 1996
- Applies to
- 🇪🇺 Europe
- Scope
- Regional
- Journal
- Contact dermatitis
- PubMed
- 8896947
- Added to Prognia
- 24 July 2026
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