Fitzpatrick Skin Type Test: Find Type I to VI in 10 Questions

Eye colour

Natural hair colour

Skin colour on covered areas

Freckles on covered areas

After a long time in strong sun

How dark the skin tans

Browns within a few hours

Face in the sun

Last sun or sunbed exposure

Face exposed to sun

Skin type

10 left

Every item needs an answer before the type shows.

Points so far: 0

Bands

Points to skin type

The six types, the points range for each and how that skin reacts to strong sun.

Fitzpatrick skin type bands by points
Type	Points	In strong sun
Type I	0 to 6	Burns every time, does not tan
Type II	7 to 13	Burns easily, tans a little
Type III	14 to 20	Burns at times, tans slowly
Type IV	21 to 27	Seldom burns, tans with ease
Type V	28 to 34	Very seldom burns, tans darkly
Type VI	35 to 40	Does not burn, deeply pigmented

In the clinic

Using the type at consultation

Record it. Note the type and the date in the client file with the consent form and photos.

Match it to the device. Every laser and IPL maker lists settings by type. The practitioner checks the type against that guide before treatment.

Check it again. UAE sun is strong all year, and a fresh tan changes how skin responds. Recheck the type before a new course of treatment.

Questions

Asked by clinic owners in the UAE

What does the Fitzpatrick skin type tell a clinic?

How the skin behaves in the sun, from Type I, which burns and never tans, to Type VI, which does not burn. Laser, light and peel makers set their guidance by these types, so the type belongs in the consultation record.

Which skin types are common in the UAE?

The UAE's mix of nationalities means a clinic sees every type from I to VI in a single week. That is why the type is checked for each client, never assumed from where they are from.

How is the score turned into a type?

Each of the ten answers earns 0 to 4 points. 0 to 6 points is Type I, 7 to 13 Type II, 14 to 20 Type III, 21 to 27 Type IV, 28 to 34 Type V and 35 to 40 Type VI.

Should the test be repeated?

Yes, when sun habits change. Two items ask about recent sun, so a summer tan or a beach holiday lifts the score. Before laser work, check the type again on the day.

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