Skin Type Classification
April 20th, 2007
The lower the skin type, the higher the risk of skin cancer.
- TYPE I - very fair skin, burns very easily and does not tan.
- TYPE II - fair skin, burns easily and tans slightly.
- TYPE III - burns occasionally and tans slowly.
- TYPE IV - minimal burning and tans always.
- TYPE V - rarely burns and tans always. Medium to heavy pigmentation.
- TYPE VI - never burns and has a very dark tan. Heavy pigmentation.
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