The Fitzpatrick skin type test is a very useful diagnosis tool for Professional Dermal Specialist to ensure that the correct treatment is delivered to ensure a positive outcome for you and your skin. Have you always wander what your the Fitzpatrick Skin Type Test result would be. So grab a piece of paper and a pen and go through these questions as honest as possible and pick the closest answer that apply to you and write down the corresponding score. At the end of the quiz add up your score and this will indicate your Fitzpatrick Skin Type.
Part I of the Fitzpatrick Skin Type Test: Genetic Disposition
| Your eye color is? | Score |
| Light blue, light gray or light green | 0 |
| Blue, gray or green | 1 |
| Hazel or light brown | 2 |
| Dark brown | 3 |
| Brownish black | 4 |
| Your natural hair color is? | Score |
| Red or light blonde | 0 |
| Blonde | 1 |
| Dark blonde or light brown | 2 |
| Dark brown | 3 |
| Black | 4 |
| Your natural skin color (before sun exposure) is? | Score |
| Ivory white | 0 |
| Fair or pale | 1 |
| Fair to beige, with golden undertone | 2 |
| Olive or light brown | 3 |
| Dark brown or black | 4 |
| How many freckles do you have on unexposed areas of your skin? | Score |
| Many | 0 |
| Several | 1 |
| A few | 2 |
| Very few | 3 |
| None | 4 |
Part II Fitzpatrick Skin Type Test: Reaction to Extended Sun Exposure
| How does your skin respond to the sun (without sunscreen)? | Score |
| Always burns, blisters and peels | 0 |
| Often burns, blisters and peels | 1 |
| Burns moderately | 2 |
| Burns rarely, if at all | 3 |
| Never burns | 4 |
| Does your skin tan (without sunscreen)? | Score |
| Never — I always burn | 0 |
| Seldom | 1 |
| Sometimes | 2 |
| Often | 3 |
| Always | 4 |
| How deeply do you tan? | Score |
| 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 (without sunscreen)? | Score |
| Very sensitive | 0 |
| Sensitive | 1 |
| Normal | 2 |
| Resistant | 3 |
| Very resistant/Never had a problem | 4 |
Total score Your Score: _______ to find your Fitzpatrick Skin Type: ___________________
Type I (0-6 Points), Type II (7-12 Points), Type III (13-18 Points), Type IV (19-24 Points), Type V (25-30 Points), Type VI (31+ Points)
The Fitzpatrick skin type test is a very useful diagnosis tool for Professional Dermal Specialist to ensure that the correct treatment is delivered to ensure a positive outcome for you and your skin. If your Skin Specialist wants to perform either a Laser, Chemical Peel, IPL or a Micro-dermabrasion and dose not do this test – Run Run Very Fast out of there before they do damage to your skin that may not be able to be reverse.
Read: The Importance of knowing your Fitzpatrick Skin Type.
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QUESTION ABOUT YOUR SKIN? Make an Appointment Today or send me an email to debra@debraspence.com
PERMISSION TO REPRINT: You may use this article in your print, blog, magazine or electronic newsletter. But in order to do so, you must include the following paragraph “Information courtesy from Debra Spence – Answering your skin problems with Science and Nature. Debra Spence is a Cosmetic Chemist and Skin Specialist who provides skincare and treatment tips, product recommendations and reviews to professionals and patients. www.debraspence.com” Content Copyright © 2017, Debra Spence
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