Scientific publications
This page brings together a selection of scientific publications authored or co authored by Professor Thierry Passeron. Over the course of his career, Professor Passeron has contributed to more than 400 scientific publications. The papers presented here represent a curated selection of his work.
Photoageing
The deceptive nature of UVA tanning versus the modest protective effects of UVB tanning on human skin
Read the full paper here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20979596/
Miyamura Y, Coelho SG, Schlenz K, Batzer J, Smuda C, Choi W, Brenner M, Passeron T, Zhang G, Kolbe L, Wolber R, Hearing VJ. The deceptive nature of UVA tanning versus the modest protective effects of UVB tanning on human skin. Pigment Cell Melanoma Res. 2011 Feb;24(1):136-47. doi: 10.1111/j.1755-148X.2010.00764.x. Epub 2010 Oct 6. PMID: 20979596; PMCID: PMC3021652.
The Damaging Effects of Long UVA (UVA1) Rays: A Major Challenge to Preserve Skin Health and Integrity
Read the full paper here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35897826/
Bernerd F, Passeron T, Castiel I, Marionnet C. The Damaging Effects of Long UVA (UVA1) Rays: A Major Challenge to Preserve Skin Health and Integrity. Int J Mol Sci. 2022 Jul 26;23(15):8243. doi: 10.3390/ijms23158243. PMID: 35897826; PMCID: PMC9368482.
Daily photoprotection: What does it really mean?
Read the full paper here: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9292177/
Krutmann J, Granger C, Trullàs C, Passeron T. Daily photoprotection: What does it really mean? Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. 2021 Nov;37(6):569-570. doi: 10.1111/phpp.12707. Epub 2021 Jun 29. PMID: 34133801; PMCID: PMC9292177.
Impact on facial skin aging signs of a 1-year standardized photoprotection over a classical skin care routine in skin phototypes II-VI individuals: A prospective randomized trial
Read the full paper here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37247191/
Flament F, Mercurio DG, Catalan E, Bouhadanna E, Delaunay C, Miranda DF, Passeron T. Impact on facial skin aging signs of a 1-year standardized photoprotection over a classical skin care routine in skin phototypes II-VI individuals: A prospective randomized trial. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2023 Oct;37(10):2090-2097. doi: 10.1111/jdv.19230. Epub 2023 Jun 9. PMID: 37247191.
Sun exposure behaviours as a compromise to paradoxical injunctions: Insight from a worldwide survey
Read the full paper here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37590528/
Passeron T, Lim HW, Goh CL, Kang HY, Ly F, Morita A, Ocampo-Candiani J, Puig S, Schalka S, Liu W, Demessant-Flavigny AL, Le Floc'h C, Kerob D, Dreno B, Krutmann J. Sun exposure behaviours as a compromise to paradoxical injunctions: Insight from a worldwide survey. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2023 Dec;37(12):2481-2489. doi: 10.1111/jdv.19421. Epub 2023 Aug 23. PMID: 37590528.
The Exposome
The skin aging exposome
Read the full paper here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27720464/
Krutmann J, Bouloc A, Sore G, Bernard BA, Passeron T. The skin aging exposome. J Dermatol Sci. 2017 Mar;85(3):152-161. doi: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2016.09.015. Epub 2016 Sep 28. PMID: 27720464.
Le vieillissement cutané et sa prévention (Skin ageing and its prevention)
Read the full paper here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14534483/
Passeron T, Ortonne JP. Le vieillissement cutané et sa prévention [Skin ageing and its prevention]. Presse Med. 2003 Sep 27;32(31):1474-82. French. PMID: 14534483.
Clinical and biological impact of the exposome on the skin
Read the full paper here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32677068/
Passeron T, Krutmann J, Andersen ML, Katta R, Zouboulis CC. Clinical and biological impact of the exposome on the skin. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2020 Jul;34 Suppl 4:4-25. doi: 10.1111/jdv.16614. PMID: 32677068.
Sun Exposure Behaviors and Knowledge Among the At-Risk Population: Results From an International Survey, the HELIOS Project
Read the full paper here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39527474/
Passeron T, Dreno B, Puig S, Goh CL, Kang HY, Ly F, Morita A, Candiani JO, Schalka S, Wei L, Demessant-Flavigny AL, Le Floc'h C, Kerob D, Lim HW, Krutmann J. Sun Exposure Behaviors and Knowledge Among the At-Risk Population: Results From an International Survey, the HELIOS Project. Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. 2024 Nov;40(6):e13014. doi: 10.1111/phpp.13014. PMID: 39527474; PMCID: PMC11599907.
Sun Protection
A method to assess the protective efficacy of sunscreens against visible light-induced pigmentation
Read the full paper here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28602025/
Duteil L, Esdaile J, Maubert Y, Cathelineau AC, Bouloc A, Queille-Roussel C, Passeron T. A method to assess the protective efficacy of sunscreens against visible light-induced pigmentation. Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. 2017 Sep;33(5):260-266. doi: 10.1111/phpp.12325. Epub 2017 Jun 30. PMID: 28602025.
Photoprotection of the Skin from Visible Light‒Induced Pigmentation: Current Testing Methods and Proposed Harmonization
Read the full paper here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34112516/
Lim HW, Kohli I, Granger C, Trullàs C, Piquero-Casals J, Narda M, Masson P, Krutmann J, Passeron T. Photoprotection of the Skin from Visible Light‒Induced Pigmentation: Current Testing Methods and Proposed Harmonization. J Invest Dermatol. 2021 Nov;141(11):2569-2576. doi: 10.1016/j.jid.2021.03.012. Epub 2021 Jun 7. PMID: 34112516.
A new in vitro method to predict in vivo photoprotection of skin hyperpigmentation induced by visible light
Read the full paper here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35224781/
Duteil L, Cadars B, Queille-Roussel C, Giraud I, Drulhon F, Graizeau C, Guyoux A, Passeron T. A new in vitro method to predict in vivo photoprotection of skin hyperpigmentation induced by visible light. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2022 Jun;36(6):922-926. doi: 10.1111/jdv.18034. Epub 2022 Mar 14. PMID: 35224781; PMCID: PMC9314032.
An evidence-driven classification of nonfiltering ingredients for topical photoprotection
Read the full paper here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39946293/
Brown A, Passeron T, Granger C, Gilaberte Y, Trullas C, Piquero-Casals J, Leone G, Schalka S, Lim HW, Krutmann J. An evidence-driven classification of nonfiltering ingredients for topical photoprotection. Br J Dermatol. 2025 May 19;192(6):1132-1134. doi: 10.1093/bjd/ljaf055. PMID: 39946293.
Photoprotection in pregnancy: addressing safety concerns and optimizing skin health
Read the full paper here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40212279/
Lim HW, Piquero-Casals J, Schalka S, Leone G, Trullàs C, Brown A, Foyaca M, Gilaberte Y, Krutmann J, Passeron T. Photoprotection in pregnancy: addressing safety concerns and optimizing skin health. Front Med (Lausanne). 2025 Mar 27;12:1563369. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2025.1563369. PMID: 40212279; PMCID: PMC11984416.
Sun Tattoos and Social Media: A Behavioral Dermatology Perspective on Emerging Photodamage Trends
Read the full paper here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41722005/
Haykal D, Dréno B, Passeron T. Sun Tattoos and Social Media: A Behavioral Dermatology Perspective on Emerging Photodamage Trends. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb). 2026 Mar;16(3):1451-1454. doi: 10.1007/s13555-026-01686-1. Epub 2026 Feb 21. PMID: 41722005; PMCID: PMC13013848.
Sunscreen photoprotection and vitamin D status
Read the full paper here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31069788/
Passeron T, Bouillon R, Callender V, Cestari T, Diepgen TL, Green AC, van der Pols JC, Bernard BA, Ly F, Bernerd F, Marrot L, Nielsen M, Verschoore M, Jablonski NG, Young AR. Sunscreen photoprotection and vitamin D status. Br J Dermatol. 2019 Nov;181(5):916-931. doi: 10.1111/bjd.17992. Epub 2019 Jul 15. PMID: 31069788; PMCID: PMC6899926.
Beyond Sun Protection Factor: The Future of Personalized Photoprotection through Biomarkers, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Twins
Read the full paper here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40914896/
Haykal D, Lim HW, Dréno B, Schalka S, Berardesca E, Cartier H, Passeron T. Beyond Sun Protection Factor: The Future of Personalized Photoprotection through Biomarkers, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Twins. J Invest Dermatol. 2026 Jan;146(1):21-25. doi: 10.1016/j.jid.2025.08.008. Epub 2025 Sep 6. PMID: 40914896.
Photoprotection for people with skin of colour: needs and strategies.
Read the full paper here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36763874/
Krutmann J, Piquero-Casals J, Morgado-Carrasco D, Granger C, Trullàs C, Passeron T, Lim HW. Photoprotection for people with skin of colour: needs and strategies. Br J Dermatol. 2023 Feb 10;188(2):168-175. doi: 10.1093/bjd/ljac046. PMID: 36763874.
PINGing Sunshine: A Review of the Evidence for Adding Non-Filtering Photoprotective Ingredients to Sunscreens
Read the full paper here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41152208/
Krutmann J, Brown A, Passeron T, Granger C, Gilaberte Y, Trullas C, Piquero-Casals J, Leone G, Schalka S, Lim HW. PINGing Sunshine: A Review of the Evidence for Adding Non-Filtering Photoprotective Ingredients to Sunscreens. Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. 2025 Nov;41(6):e70062. doi: 10.1111/phpp.70062. PMID: 41152208; PMCID: PMC12568756.
Ingredients for oral photoprotection: An evidence-based classification
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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41110715/
Brown A, Passeron T, Granger C, Gilaberte Y, Trullas C, Piquero-Casals J, Leone G, Schalka S, Lim HW, Krutmann J. Ingredients for oral photoprotection: An evidence-based classification. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2026 Feb;94(2):699-703. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2025.10.062. Epub 2025 Oct 17. PMID: 41110715.
Melasma
Melasma: The need for tailored photoprotection to improve clinical outcomes
Read the full paper here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35229368/
Morgado-Carrasco D, Piquero-Casals J, Granger C, Trullàs C, Passeron T. Melasma: The need for tailored photoprotection to improve clinical outcomes. Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. 2022 Nov;38(6):515-521. doi: 10.1111/phpp.12783. Epub 2022 Mar 8. PMID: 35229368; PMCID: PMC9790748.
Melasma, a photoaging disorder
Read the full paper here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29285880/
Passeron T, Picardo M. Melasma, a photoaging disorder. Pigment Cell Melanoma Res. 2018 Jul;31(4):461-465. doi: 10.1111/pcmr.12684. Epub 2018 Jan 12. PMID: 29285880.
What are melanocytes really doing all day long...?
Read the full paper here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19659579/
Plonka PM, Passeron T, Brenner M, Tobin DJ, Shibahara S, Thomas A, Slominski A, Kadekaro AL, Hershkovitz D, Peters E, Nordlund JJ, Abdel-Malek Z, Takeda K, Paus R, Ortonne JP, Hearing VJ, Schallreuter KU. What are melanocytes really doing all day long...? Exp Dermatol. 2009 Sep;18(9):799-819. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0625.2009.00912.x. Epub 2009 Jul 30. Erratum in: Exp Dermatol. 2009 Dec;18(12):1096. PMID: 19659579; PMCID: PMC2792575.
Global consensus on the management of melanin hyperpigmentation disorders
Read the full paper here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41362125/
Passeron T, Desai SR, Abdallah M, Al-Niaimi F, Dlova N, Grimes PE, Ocampo-Candiani J, Sarkar R, Xiang LF, Miot HA. Global consensus on the management of melanin hyperpigmentation disorders. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2025 Dec 8. doi: 10.1111/jdv.70185. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41362125.