Table 2.

Fitzpatrick Skin Type Classification Scale³

PHOTOTYPE	SUNBURN & TANNING HISTORY	CONSTITUTIVE COLOR (UNEXPOSED BUTTOCK SKIN)
I	Burns easily, never tans	Ivory white
II	Burns easily, tans minimally, with difficulty	White
III	Burns moderately, tans moderately, and uniformly	White
IV	Burns minimally, tans moderately, and easily	Beige-olive, lightly tanned
V	Rarely burns, tans profusely	Moderate brown or tanned
VI	Never burns, tans profusely	Dark brown or black