The history of skin type classification is rather new and there has been considerable progress made with continuing awareness in recent years. The Fitzpatrick skin classification system is one of the oldest and most commonly used classification systems, developed in 1975 by Thomas Fitzpatrick, MD, of Harvard Medical School. Since then this skin classification system remains the gold standard for cosmetologist and dermatologists. This system measures three components (genetic disposition, reaction to sun exposure and tanning habits) to determine the various types ranging from ‘very fair’ (Type I) to ‘very dark’ (Type VI). There is another newer classification system, Roberts Skin Type Classification System.
I am sure you want to know your skin type. Good news is that you can do it by following below mentioned step-by-step instructions to complete this DIY questionnaire.
A) GENETIC DISPOSITION
Your eye color:
Light blue, light grey or light green = 0
Blue, grey or green = 1
Hazel or light brown = 2
Dark brown = 3
Brownish black = 4
Your natural hair color:
Sandy red or light blonde = 0
Blonde = 1
Dark blonde or light brown = 2
Dark brown = 3
Black = 4
Your natural skin color (non-exposed area):
Reddish or Ivory white = 0
Fair or pale = 1
Beige or Olive = 2
Olive or light brown = 3
Dark brown or black = 4
Do you have freckles on unexposed areas?
Many = 0
Several = 1
A few = 2
Very few or Incidental = 3
None = 4
TOTAL SCORE FOR GENETIC DISPOSITION:
B) REACTION TO SUN EXPOSURE
What happens when you stay in the sun for too long?
Always burns, blisters, and peels = 0
Often burns, blisters and peels = 1
Burns sometimes followed by peeling = 2
Burns rarely, if at all = 3
Never burns = 4
Does your skin tan?
Never = 0
Seldom = 1
Sometimes = 2
Often = 3
Always = 4
How deeply do you tan?
Not at all or very little = 0
Lightly = 1
Moderately = 2
Deeply = 3
My skin is naturally dark = 4
How sensitive is your face to the sun?
Very sensitive = 0
Sensitive = 1
Normal = 2
Resistant = 3
Very resistant/Never had a problem = 4
TOTAL SCORE FOR REACTION TO SUN EXPOSURE:
C) TANNING HABITS
How often do you tan?
Never = 0
Seldom = 1
Sometimes = 2
Often = 3
Always = 4
When did you last expose your body to sun (or artificial sunlamp)?
More than 3 months ago = 0
2-3 months ago = 1
1-2 months ago = 2
Less than a month ago = 3
Less than 2 weeks ago = 4
TOTAL SCORE FOR TANNING HABITS:
Add up the total scores of each of the category to find your Skin Type score:
From the above score, you can find your skin type below. Also, read carefully sun-protective instructions relevant to your skin type.
Type I (0-6 points)
You always burn and never tan in the sun. You are extremely susceptible to skin damage as well as cancers like basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. You are also at very high risk for melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer. You must use sunscreen with a SPF of 30+ and clothing with a UPF rating of 30 or higher. Seek the shade whenever you are out in the sun. Check your skin head-to-toe each month, paying careful attention to any suspicious growths, and make sure you have an annual professional skin check-up
Type II (7-13 points)
You almost always burn and rarely tan in the sun. You are highly susceptible to skin damage as well as cancers like basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. You are also at high risk for melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer. It is strongly recommended to use sunscreen with a SPF of 30+ and clothing with a UPF rating of 30 or higher. Seek the shade whenever you are out in the sun. Check your skin head-to-toe each month, paying careful attention to any suspicious growths, and make sure you have an annual professional skin check-up.
Type III (14-20 points)
You sometimes burn and sometimes tan in the sun. You are susceptible to skin damage as well as cancers like basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. You are also at risk for melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer. Be sure to apply sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 every day, wear sun-protective clothing, and seek the shade between 10 AM and 4 PM, when the sun is strongest. Check your skin head-to-toe each month, paying careful attention to any suspicious growths, and make sure you have an annual professional skin check-up.
Type IV (21-27 points)
You tend to tan easily and are less likely to burn. But you are still at risk; use sunscreen with an SPF of 15+ outside and seek the shade between 10 AM and 4 PM. Check your skin head-to-toe each month, paying careful attention to any suspicious growths, and make sure you have an annual professional skin check-up.
Type V (28-34 points)
You tan easily and rarely or not at all burn, but you are still at risk. Use sunscreen with an SPF of 15+ and seek the shade between 10 AM and 4 PM. Check your skin head-to-toe each month, paying careful attention to any suspicious growths, and make sure you have an annual professional skin checkup. Keep an eye out for any suspicious growths, especially on the palms, soles of the feet and mucous membranes.
Type VI (>35 points)
Although you do not burn, you are still at risk for skin cancers, and should wear sunscreen with a SPF of 15+ and seek the shade between 10 AM and 4 PM. Check your skin head-to-toe each month, paying careful attention to any suspicious growths, and make sure you have an annual professional skin checkup. Keep an eye out for any suspicious growths, especially on the palms, soles of the feet and mucous membranes.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Source: OOMNEX.COM
I am sure you want to know your skin type. Good news is that you can do it by following below mentioned step-by-step instructions to complete this DIY questionnaire.
A) GENETIC DISPOSITION
Your eye color:
Light blue, light grey or light green = 0
Blue, grey or green = 1
Hazel or light brown = 2
Dark brown = 3
Brownish black = 4
Your natural hair color:
Sandy red or light blonde = 0
Blonde = 1
Dark blonde or light brown = 2
Dark brown = 3
Black = 4
Your natural skin color (non-exposed area):
Reddish or Ivory white = 0
Fair or pale = 1
Beige or Olive = 2
Olive or light brown = 3
Dark brown or black = 4
Do you have freckles on unexposed areas?
Many = 0
Several = 1
A few = 2
Very few or Incidental = 3
None = 4
TOTAL SCORE FOR GENETIC DISPOSITION:
B) REACTION TO SUN EXPOSURE
What happens when you stay in the sun for too long?
Always burns, blisters, and peels = 0
Often burns, blisters and peels = 1
Burns sometimes followed by peeling = 2
Burns rarely, if at all = 3
Never burns = 4
Does your skin tan?
Never = 0
Seldom = 1
Sometimes = 2
Often = 3
Always = 4
How deeply do you tan?
Not at all or very little = 0
Lightly = 1
Moderately = 2
Deeply = 3
My skin is naturally dark = 4
How sensitive is your face to the sun?
Very sensitive = 0
Sensitive = 1
Normal = 2
Resistant = 3
Very resistant/Never had a problem = 4
TOTAL SCORE FOR REACTION TO SUN EXPOSURE:
C) TANNING HABITS
How often do you tan?
Never = 0
Seldom = 1
Sometimes = 2
Often = 3
Always = 4
When did you last expose your body to sun (or artificial sunlamp)?
More than 3 months ago = 0
2-3 months ago = 1
1-2 months ago = 2
Less than a month ago = 3
Less than 2 weeks ago = 4
TOTAL SCORE FOR TANNING HABITS:
Add up the total scores of each of the category to find your Skin Type score:
From the above score, you can find your skin type below. Also, read carefully sun-protective instructions relevant to your skin type.
Type I (0-6 points)
You always burn and never tan in the sun. You are extremely susceptible to skin damage as well as cancers like basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. You are also at very high risk for melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer. You must use sunscreen with a SPF of 30+ and clothing with a UPF rating of 30 or higher. Seek the shade whenever you are out in the sun. Check your skin head-to-toe each month, paying careful attention to any suspicious growths, and make sure you have an annual professional skin check-up
Type II (7-13 points)
You almost always burn and rarely tan in the sun. You are highly susceptible to skin damage as well as cancers like basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. You are also at high risk for melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer. It is strongly recommended to use sunscreen with a SPF of 30+ and clothing with a UPF rating of 30 or higher. Seek the shade whenever you are out in the sun. Check your skin head-to-toe each month, paying careful attention to any suspicious growths, and make sure you have an annual professional skin check-up.
Type III (14-20 points)
You sometimes burn and sometimes tan in the sun. You are susceptible to skin damage as well as cancers like basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. You are also at risk for melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer. Be sure to apply sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 every day, wear sun-protective clothing, and seek the shade between 10 AM and 4 PM, when the sun is strongest. Check your skin head-to-toe each month, paying careful attention to any suspicious growths, and make sure you have an annual professional skin check-up.
Type IV (21-27 points)
You tend to tan easily and are less likely to burn. But you are still at risk; use sunscreen with an SPF of 15+ outside and seek the shade between 10 AM and 4 PM. Check your skin head-to-toe each month, paying careful attention to any suspicious growths, and make sure you have an annual professional skin check-up.
Type V (28-34 points)
You tan easily and rarely or not at all burn, but you are still at risk. Use sunscreen with an SPF of 15+ and seek the shade between 10 AM and 4 PM. Check your skin head-to-toe each month, paying careful attention to any suspicious growths, and make sure you have an annual professional skin checkup. Keep an eye out for any suspicious growths, especially on the palms, soles of the feet and mucous membranes.
Type VI (>35 points)
Although you do not burn, you are still at risk for skin cancers, and should wear sunscreen with a SPF of 15+ and seek the shade between 10 AM and 4 PM. Check your skin head-to-toe each month, paying careful attention to any suspicious growths, and make sure you have an annual professional skin checkup. Keep an eye out for any suspicious growths, especially on the palms, soles of the feet and mucous membranes.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Source: OOMNEX.COM
