FITZPATRICK SKIN TYPES Flashcards
1
Q
Always burns, never tans
A
skin type I
2
Q
Always burns, sometimes tans
A
skin type II
3
Q
Sometimes burns, but always tans
A
skin type III
4
Q
Never burns, always tans
A
skin type IV
5
Q
Moderately dark skin
A
skin type V
6
Q
Very dark skin
A
skin type VI
7
Q
Immediate tanning is due to?
A
UVA oxidation of melanin
8
Q
delayed tanning is due to?
A
UVB induced melanogenesis
