Skin Types 皮肤类型

Total score for Tanning Habits: _____
Add up the total scores for each of the three sections for your Skin Type Score. Click on the your score for a description of your skin type.
AVERAGE CAUCASIAN
TYPE 3
LIGHT BROWN OR OLIVE
LIGHT TO DARK BROWN
HAZEL OR BROWN
MEDITERRANEAN, MIDDLE EASTERN ASIAN, HISPANIC
TYPE 4
BROWN OR DARK BROWN
DARK BROWN OR BLACK
Light blue, Gray, Green Sandy Red
1
Blue, Gray or Green Blond
2
Blue Chestnut/ Dark Blond Pale with Beige tint
3
Dark Brown
4
Brownish Black Black
Dark Brown
Reddish
Hardly or not at all Not at all or very little
Reasonable tan
How deeply do you tan?
Lightly
Moderately
Deeply Very resistant
How does your face react to the sun?
Very Pale
Light Brown
Dark Brown
Many
Several
Few
Incidental
none
Total score for Genetic Disposition: _____
Reaction to Sun Exposure
Score
What happens when you stay in the sun too long? To What degree do you turn brown?
z
z
z
z
Байду номын сангаас
Genetic disposition: Skin type is determined genetically and is one of the many aspects of your overall appearance, which also includes color of eyes, hair, etc.. Reaction to sun exposure The way your skin reacts to sun exposure is another important factor in correctly assessing your skin type. Tanning habits: How often do you tan?
This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Fitzpatrick Skin Typing Test
This skin type test is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a your skin.
BROWN
RARELY BURNS TANS VERY RAPIDLY
ASIA, MIDDLE EASTER BLACK HISPANIC, AFRICAN AFRICAN-AMERICAN, CARRIBEAN
These 4 types of skin are present in almost every region in the world. The family tree column is mentioning the majority in the referring countries or regions. Adapted from the Fitzpatrick Skin Typing Test:
WHICH TYPE OF SKIN DO YOU HAVE?
SKIN COLOR HAIR COLOR
RED OR BLONDE
EYE COLOR
BLUE, GREEN OR HAZEL
TANNING
ALWAYS BURNS
FAMILY TREE
CELTIC ANCESTRY: IRISH, WELSH, SCANDINAVIAN, SCOTTISH, BRETON
Very sensitive
Sensitive
Normal
Total score for Reaction to Sun Exposure: _____
Tanning Habits
Score When did you last expose your body to sun (or artificial sunlamp)? 0 More than 3 months ago 1 2-3 month s ago 2 1-2 month s ago 3 Less than a month ago 4 Less than 2 weeks ago
Skin Type Score 0-7 8-16 17-25 25-30 Fitzpatrick Skin Type I II III IV
over 30
V - VI
You may find that you are in the extremes of two types. You may have features from both. Though everyone is at risk for damage as a result of excessive sun exposure, people with skin types I and II are at the highest risk.
Genetic Disposition
Score What are the color of your eyes? What is the natural color of your hair? What is the color of your skin (non exposed areas)? Do you have freckles on unexposed areas? 0
Description
Type I: Extremely fair skin, always burns, and never tans. You are extremely susceptible to the UV radiation. Your are at risk for an early onset of skin damage, that may results in photo aging as well as cancers. Basal cell carcinoma, Squamous cell carcinoma, and Melanoma are the most common types of skin cancer. Practicing the SunSmart America™ Rules is your best option, but use a sun block with a SPF of 30+ and clothing with a UPF rating of 30 or higher. Don’t forget your hat, sunglasses and to seek shade whenever possible! Perform a monthly self exam of your skin, and an annual visit to a Dermatologist. Type II: Fair skin, always burns, and tans minimally. You are susceptible to skin damage as well as cancers like Basal cell carcinoma, Squamous cell carcinoma, and Melanoma. Practicing the SunSmart America™ Rules is your best option, but it is better if you use a sun block with a SPF of 30+ and clothing with a UPF rating of 30 or higher. Don’t forget your hat, sunglasses and to seek shade whenever possible. Perform a monthly self exam of your skin, and an annual visit to a Dermatologist. Type III: Medium skin, burns moderately, tans gradually to light brown. You are susceptible to skin damage as well as cancers like Basal cell carcinoma, Squamous cell carcinoma, and Melanoma. Practicing the SunSmart America™ Rules is your best option, choose a sun block with an SPF of 15 or more every day, wear a hat, sunprotective clothing, and sunglasses. Seek shade when possible. Perform a monthly self exam of your skin, and an annual visit to a Dermatologist. Type IV: Olive skin, burns minimally, always tans to moderately brown. You are at moderate risk for photo aging and other sun-induced skin problems. While melanoma is uncommon in African-Americans, Latinos, and Asians, it is most deadly for these populations because it is more likely to develop undetected. Practicing the SunSmart America™ Rules is your best option, choose a sun block with an SPF of 15 or more every day, wear a hat, sun-protective clothing, and sunglasses. Seek shade when possible. Do a monthly self exam of your skin, and an annual visit to a Dermatologist. Type V: Dark brown skin, rarely burns, and tans profusely to dark & Type VI: Deeply pigmented dark brown to black skin that never burns: Least sensitive to the UV light. However, everybody has some risk. Use sun block with an SPF of 15+, wear a hat, and seek shade when out for long periods of time. While melanoma is uncommon in African-Americans, Latinos, and Asians, it is most deadly for these populations because it is more likely to develop undetected. Do a monthly self exam of your skin with especial attention on palms, soles, and mucous membranes. It is recommended that you visit annually a Dermatologist.
TYPE 1
PALE OR MILKY WHITE FRECKLES
TYPE 2
VERY LIGHT BROWN SOME FRECKLES
BLONDE OR LIGHT BROWN
BLUE, GREEN OR HAZEL
SOMETIMES TANS BUT USUALLY BURNS RARELY BURNS TANS WELL
0
Painful redness, blistering, peeling
1
Blistering followed by peeling Light color tan
2
Burns sometimes followed by peeling
3
Rare burns Tan very easy
4
Never had burns Turn dark brown quickly Very deeply Never had a problem
z
Skin type is often categorized according to the Fitzpatrick skin type scale which ranges from very fair (skin type I) to very dark (skin type VI). The three main factors that influence skin type are: