Is this a medical diagnosis?

No. The Fitzpatrick scale is a clinical screening tool, not a diagnosis. Your result reflects typical UV responses but individual reactions vary. A dermatologist can confirm your phototype during an examination.

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 have the least melanin and the highest UV sensitivity. They burn fastest, have the greatest risk of UV-induced damage, and require SPF 30–50+ on any sun-exposed day.

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 your natural skin color, sun reaction, and tanning tendency to get your Fitzpatrick phototype (I–VI) with sun-exposure guidance.

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 total score maps to Fitzpatrick types I through VI.
Your result shows UV sensitivity, typical burn/tan behavior, and general SPF guidance.
No data is sent anywhere — all computation happens in your browser.

Use cases

Determine the right SPF level before sun exposure.
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

Skin Type Questionnaire