Is this a medical diagnosis?

No. This shortened quiz uses illustrative score bands and is not a validated clinical questionnaire. Individual reactions and self-reporting vary; a dermatologist can assess phototype when it matters for care.

What is the Fitzpatrick scale used for?

Dermatologists use it to guide SPF recommendations, set parameters for laser treatments, chemical peels, and phototherapy, and to estimate risk for sun-induced skin damage. It is the most widely used skin phototype classification system.

Which phototype needs the most sun protection?

Types I and II usually burn fastest, but every skin tone can sustain UV damage. General dermatology guidance recommends broad-spectrum, water-resistant SPF 30 or higher for exposed skin, plus shade and protective clothing.

Can mixed ancestry affect my result?

Yes. The questionnaire is based on typical trait correlations, which may not perfectly match individuals with mixed heritage. When in doubt, answer each question based on your actual behavior (how you react to sun) rather than appearance alone.

Fitzpatrick Skin Type Classifier — Phototype I

Summary

Answer six questions about natural skin color, sun reaction, and tanning tendency to get an illustrative Fitzpatrick phototype estimate (I–VI).

How it works

Answer each of the six questions by selecting the option that best describes you.
Each answer carries a score from 0 to 4 weighted toward higher phototypes.
The 0–24 total is divided into six illustrative score bands for types I through VI.
Your result shows typical burn/tan behavior and general sun-safety information.
No data is sent anywhere — all computation happens in your browser.

Use cases

Learn how reported burning and tanning behavior relates to phototype descriptions.
Understand your personal UV burn and tanning behavior.
Prepare context for a dermatology or laser treatment consultation.
Evaluate sun-protection needs when traveling to high-UV regions.

Fitzpatrick Skin Type Classifier

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Fitzpatrick Skin Type Classifier

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