Genetic Disposition

Score

0

1

2

3

4

What are the color of your eyes?

Light blue, Gray, Green

Blue, Gray or Green

Blue

Dark Brown

Brownish Black

What is the natural color of your hair?

Sandy Red

Blond

Chestnut/Dark Blond

Dark Brown

Black

What is the color of your skin (non exposed areas)?

Reddish

Very Pale

Pale with Beige tint

Light Brown

Dark Brown

Do you have freckles on unexposed areas?

Many

Several

Few

Incidental

none


Total score for Genetic Disposition: _____




Reaction to Sun Exposure

Score

0

1

2

3

4

What happens when you stay in the sun too long?

Painful redness, blistering, peeling

Blistering followed by peeling

Burns sometimes followed by peeling

Rare burns

Never had burns

To What degree do you turn brown?

Hardly or not at all

Light color tan

Reasonable tan

Tan very easy

Turn dark brown quickly

Do you turn brown within several hours after sun exposure?

Never

Seldom

Sometimes

Often

Always

How does your face react to the sun?

Very sensitive

Sensitive

Normal

Very resistant

Never had a problem


Total score for Reaction to Sun Exposure: _____




Tanning Habits

Score

0

1

2

3

4

When did you last expose your body to sun (or artificial sunlamp/tanning cream)?

More than 3 months ago

2-3 months ago

1-2 months ago

Less than a month ago

Less than 2 weeks ago

Did you expose the area to be treated to the sun?

Never

Hardly ever

Sometimes

Often

Always


Total score for Tanning Habits: _____


Add up the total scores for each of the three sections for your Skin Type Score.


Skin Type Score


Fitzpatrick Skin Type

0-7

I

8-16

II

17-25

III

25-30

IV

over 30

V-VI