Fitzpatrick Scale Assessment
The Fitzpatrick Scale is the most widely accepted skin typing method used today. This rating system measures the amount of pigment in the skin and the tolerance to the sun. Founded in 1975 by Thomas B. Fitzpatrick, the Fitzpatrick scale is used in Dermatology and the Cosmetic Industry. The FDA has even adopted this classification for evaluating the SPF values of sunscreens. There are two main factors that influence skin type; genetic disposition and reaction to sun exposure and tanning beds. We use this system along with genetic disposition to properly create treatment plans and provide product recommendations, since many skin types may require twice as much pre-conditioning as another. Dermodality professional peels, facials, and all retail can be utilized on any fitzpatrick level with proper pre-conditioning.
Instructions: Each answer has a numerical value next to it. Choose one answer to each question and add up the numbers associated with your responses. Scoring is available at the end of the quiz.
What color are your eyes?
0 - Light blue, light gray, light green
1- Blue, gray, or green
2 - Hazel or light brown
3 - Dark Brown
4 - Brownish Black
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What is the natural color of your hair?
0 - Red or light blonde
1 - Blonde
2 - Light brown/ dark blonde
3 - Dark brown
4 - Black
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What color is your skin (before sun exposure)?
0 - Reddish/Ivory white
1 - Very Pale or fair
2 - Fair to beige with golden undertone
3 - Light brown or olive
4 - Dark brown or black
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How many freckles do you have on unexposed areas of your skin?
0 - Many
1 - Several
2 - A few
3 - Very few
4 - None
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How does your skin respond to the sun?
0 - Always burns, blisters and peels
1- Often burns, blisters and peels
2 - Burns moderately
3 - Burns rarely, if at all
4 - Never burns
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Does your skin tan?
0 - Never - I always burn
1 - Seldom
2 - Sometimes
3 - Often
4 - Always
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How deeply do you tan?
0 - Not at all or very little
1 - Lightly
2 - Moderately
3 - Deeply
4 - My skin is naturally dark
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How sensitive is your face to the sun?
0 - Very sensitive
1 - Sensitive
2 - Normal
3 - Resistant
4 - Very resistant/Never had a problem
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Total score for all questions: _____
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FITZPATRICK SCALE QUIZ SCORE
0-6 = Type I
7-13 = Type II
14-20 = Type III
21-27 = Type IV
28-34 = Type V
35+ = Type VI