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| Fitzpatrick s Classification of Sun-Reactive Skin Types | ||
| Skin Type | Color | Reaction to First Summer Exposure |
| I | White | Always burn, never tan |
| II | White | Usually burn, tan with difficulty |
| III | White | Sometimes mild burn, tan average |
| IV | Moderate brown | Very rarely burn, tan with ease |
| V | Dark brown* | Very rarely burn, tan very easily |
| VI | Black | No burn, tan very easily |
| *Asian Indian, Hispanic, or light African descent, for example | ||
