Quiz: Your Fitzpatrick Skin Type

10 Questions | By Mctalkovski | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 30921

The Fitzpatrick scale, developed by Thomas B. Fitzpatrick in 1975, is a numerical classification schema for identifying human skin color accurately. It was developed as a means to estimate the response of varying skin types to ultraviolet light. What do you know about this scale and how it works? Take the following quiz, and we’ll be able to find out together! Good luck!

You May Get

Type 1

Must always wear sunscreen, at least SPF 30. You are extremely susceptible to skin damage and skin cancer. You should make sure to have an annual professional skin check to check for any abnormalities or signs of cancer. To avoid wrinkles load up on antioxidants in your diets such as blueberries, pomegranates, raspberries, ginger, and oregano.

Type 2

Although you do not always burn, you are still at high risk for skin damage and cancer. Avoid overexposure to the sun, it takes time to develop a tan for your skin type. Try to use a sunscreen of SPF 30 or more. To avoid wrinkles load up on antioxidants in your diets such as blueberries, pomegranates, raspberries, ginger, and oregano.

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Questions and Answers

1.

What is your eye color?
- A.
  
  Light blue, green, or gray
- B.
  
  Blue, gray, or green
- C.
  
  Brown
- D.
  
  Dark brown
- E.
  
  Black
2.

What is your natural hair color?
- A.
  
  Red or light blonde
- B.
  
  Blonde or light brown
- C.
  
  Chestnut or dark blonde
- D.
  
  Dark brown
- E.
  
  Brownish Black
- F.
  
  Black
3.

What is your skin color?
- A.
  
  Reddish
- B.
  
  Pale
- C.
  
  Beige or olive
- D.
  
  Light brown
- E.
  
  Dark brown
- F.
  
  Black
4.

Do you have freckles and if so, how many?
- A.
  
  Many
- B.
  
  Several
- C.
  
  Few
- D.
  
  Rarely
- E.
  
  None
5.

How would you best describe your skin experience when exposed to the sun?
- A.
  
  Painful blisters and or peeling
- B.
  
  Mild blisters and or peeling
- C.
  
  Burns with mild peeling
- D.
  
  Burning and peeling is rare
- E.
  
  No burning or peeling
6.

How would you best describe your sunburn potential?
- A.
  
  Always burn without tanning
- B.
  
  Usually burn but can still tan
- C.
  
  Occasionally burn but tan moderately
- D.
  
  Seldom burn and tan easily
- E.
  
  Rarely burn and tan profusely
- F.
  
  Never burn
7.

How would you best describe your face sensitivity?
- A.
  
  Very sensitive
- B.
  
  Sensitive
- C.
  
  Sometimes sensitive
- D.
  
  Resistant
- E.
  
  Never have had a problem
8.

How often do you tan?
- A.
  
  Never
- B.
  
  Seldom
- C.
  
  Sometimes
- D.
  
  Often
- E.
  
  Always
9.

When was your last tan?
- A.
  
  +3 months ago
- B.
  
  2-3 months ago
- C.
  
  1-2 months ago
- D.
  
  Weeks ago
- E.
  
  Days
10.

How would you best describe your ethnic heritage?
- A.
  
  Celtic Caucasian
- B.
  
  Caucasian, light skinned European
- C.
  
  Caucasian, dark skinned European
- D.
  
  Caucasian, Mediterranean
- E.
  
  Middle Eastern, Indian, Asian, Hispanic
- F.
  
  Aborigine, African, African-American