Kintsu Journal

Physician-led notes on skin, treatments, and weight care, for every skin tone.

We specialize in melanin-rich skin, Fitzpatrick IV to VI, and welcome I through VI. Plain explanations of what works, what to expect, and when to call us.

A consult room where a provider, a Latina woman with Fitzpatrick III skin, talks with a client, a Black woman with Fitzpatrick V skin, notebook open.

Featured · Practice News

What Happens at a Kintsu Consultation

A first visit starts with a complimentary consultation covering your skin history, Fitzpatrick type, pigment risk, and a plan. Here is what to expect.

Auri · August 28, 2026 · 9 min read

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Four forearms shown side by side on linen, spanning Fitzpatrick types II, III, IV, and VI, with no faces shown.

Skin of Color

The Fitzpatrick Scale, Explained

The Fitzpatrick scale classifies skin type I through VI and drives treatment settings, but it was not built with skin of color in mind. Here is how we use it.

Mohsin Amjed · July 17, 2026 · 9 min read

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Last updated: September 11, 2026