biostudies-literatureUnknown11(1)Fitzmaurice W<h4>Background</h4>Early childhood sun exposure contributes to lifetime risk of skin cancer. Many individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds believe their skin tone confers immunity to sun damage; however, evidence of negative outcomes exists. Best practice in photoprotection for children of color is unclear.<h4>Objective</h4>We sought to address the risks, benefits, and needs for sun protection and education in children of color.<h4>Methods</h4>An English-language systematic literature review was conducted. Inclusion criteria were data on children of color and content relevant to photodamage and photoprotection.<h4>Results</h4>Photoprotection is needed for children of all skin tones with photosensitivity. Individuals with darker skin tones have more innate photoprotection compared with lInternational journal of women's dermatologye199https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC11893094biostudies-literatureSystematic Review of Pediatric Photoprotection in Children of Color.PMC11893094Firek AFitzmaurice WHoward JSilverberg NBKing ADeligonul FZfalseSystematic Review of Pediatric Photoprotection in Children of Color.<h4>Background</h4>Early childhood sun exposure contributes to lifetime risk of skin cancer. Many individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds believe their skin tone confers immunity to sun damage; however, evidence of negative outcomes exists. Best practice in photoprotection for children of color is unclear.<h4>Objective</h4>We sought to address the risks, benefits, and needs for sun protection and education in children of color.<h4>Methods</h4>An English-language systematic literature review was conducted. Inclusion criteria were data on children of color and content relevant to photodamage and photoprotection.<h4>Results</h4>Photoprotection is needed for children of all skin tones with photosensitivity. Individuals with darker skin tones have more innate photoprotection compared with l2025-01-01T00:00:00Z2025 Mar2025-07-10T03:08:19.883Z2025-04-06T03:20:57.07ZS-EPMC118930944006615710.1097/JW9.0000000000000199