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This underscores the need for effective treatments and a thorough grasp of laser advancements. A relevant literature search spanning the last 7 years across the PubMed database reveals core studies, challenges, and the evolution of laser technologies tailored for various forms of congenital and acquired dermal hyperpigmentation in skin of color. This comprehensive review explores the mechanisms, applications, and recommendations for pigmentary laser technologies, highlighting the key role of Q-switched lasers in their established millisecond\/ nanosecond forms and emerging picosecond lasers, fractional non-ablative and ablative lasers, Intense Pulsed Light, etc. The summary of evidence includes studies on dermal melanocytosis (nevus of Ota and Hori\u2019s nevus), tattoos, acquired dermal macular hyperpigmentation, etc., and also entities with mixed epidermal\u2013dermal components, such as melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. The review offers valuable insights for clinicians to make informed decisions based on diagnosis, skin type, and the latest technologies to optimize results and minimize complications, especially in darker Fitzpatrick skin types. In their five-year study with 122 Indian patients, the authors applied specific laser combinations for diverse dermal melanoses, including tattoos, dermal\/mixed melasma, acquired dermal macular hyperpigmentation, and dermal nevi. Substantial pigmentation reduction, subjectively assessed by both physicians and patients, was observed across all groups. A one-way ANOVA indicated a significant difference in mean improvement scores across various pigmentary conditions (F = 3.39, p = 0.02), with melasma patients exhibiting a significantly higher improvement score than tattoos (p = 0.03). The results affirmed the safety and efficacy of sequential laser therapy for dermal pigmentation in skin of color, advocating for flexibility in approach while maintaining the rationale behind the laser sequences. Despite advancements, challenges persist, and gaps in the current literature are identified. In conclusion, this summary highlights the ongoing pursuit of optimal protocols in dermatological laser treatments for dermal melanoses, offering valuable insights for future research and clinical practice.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/jcm13072116","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2024,4,5]],"date-time":"2024-04-05T08:27:52Z","timestamp":1712305672000},"page":"2116","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":29,"title":["Advancements in Laser Therapies for Dermal Hyperpigmentation in Skin of Color: A Comprehensive Literature Review and Experience of Sequential Laser Treatments in a Cohort of 122 Indian Patients"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"13","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-5077-4192","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Suruchi","family":"Garg","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Aura Skin Institute, Chandigarh 160009, India"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-2352-3739","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Kanya Rani","family":"Vashisht","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh 160012, India"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Diksha","family":"Garg","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Aura Skin Institute, Chandigarh 160009, India"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Bhavni","family":"Oberoi","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"INHS Asvini, Mumbai 400005, India"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Geeta","family":"Sharma","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Aura Skin Institute, Chandigarh 160009, India"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"1968","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2024,4,5]]},"reference":[{"key":"ref_1","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"251","DOI":"10.1111\/ced.14747","article-title":"Differential diagnosis and management of hyperpigmentation","volume":"47","author":"Yoo","year":"2022","journal-title":"Clin. 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