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The Fitzpatrick Skin-Type Chart
In 1975, Thomas B.
Fitzpatrick, MD, PhD, of Harvard Medical School developed a
classification system for skin typing. This system was
based on a
person's complexion and responses to sun exposure. Today, this
classification
system is also used to determine what products and treatments are
appropriate
for what skin types.
You can use this skin-type chart for self-assessment, by adding up the
score for each of the
questions you've answered. At the end there is a scale providing a
range for each of the six
skin-type categories. Following the scale is an explanation of each of
the skin types. You
can quickly and easily determine which skin type you are.
Genetic
Disposition
Total score for Genetic Disposition: _____
Reaction
to Sun Exposure
Total score for Reaction to Sun Exposure: _____
Tanning
Habits
Total score for Tanning Habits: _____
Add up the total scores for each of the three sections for your Skin
Type Score.
Skin
Type Score - Fitzpatrick Skin Type
TYPE I:
Highly sensitive, always burns, never tans. Example: Red hair
with freckles
TYPE II: Very sun sensitive, burns easily, tans minimally.
Example: Fair
skinned, fair haired
Caucasians
TYPE III: Sun sensitive skin, sometimes burns, slowly tans
to light
brown. Example: Darker
Caucasians.
TYPE IV: Minimally sun sensitive, burns minimally, always
tans to
moderate brown.
Example: Mediterranian type Caucasians, some Hispanics.
TYPE V: Sun insensitive skin, rarely burns, tans well.
Example: Some
Hispanics, some
Blacks
TYPE VI: Sun insensitive, never burns, deeply pigmented.
Example: Darker
Blacks.
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