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Blinded evaluation of randomized pretreatment versus 1\u2010month posttreatment photos was conducted by three independent dermatologists to identify the correct posttreatment image and assess pigmentation on a 5\u2010point scale (0\u2009=\u20090% improvement, 4\u2009=\u200975%\u2013100% improvement) and skin texture improvement.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Fifty\u2010four subjects (50 females; Fitzpatrick skin types I\u2013IV) with pigmented lesions on the face or body underwent a total of 172 treatments. Blinded evaluation of 45 photography sets resulted in a 91% success rate of correct identification of posttreatment photos with a mean pigmentation improvement score of 2.0 (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009&lt;\u20090.05) and improvement in skin texture for 62% of treated areas. Mild to moderate edema (70%) and erythema (88%) were observed immediately posttreatment. Trace melasma recurrence in three subjects and one case of mild rash resolved during the study.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Non\u2010ablative fractional 1940\u2010nm diode laser skin resurfacing is safe and effective at improving overall skin quality and treating pigmentation after 2\u20133 treatments. 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