Table 1.

Classification of skin pigmentation using the Fitzpatrick scale.

FST	Characteristics associated with skin type
I	Always burns, never tans (pale white skin)
II	Usually burns, tans minimally (white skin)
III	Sometimes burns mildly, tans gradually (light brown skin)
IV	Burns minimally, always tans well (medium brown skin)
V	Very rarely burns, tans very easily (dark brown skin)
VI	Never burns (deeply pigmented dark brown to black skin)