Table 1.

The Fitzpatrick Scale can be used to semi-objectively quantify skin pigmentation and UV risk.

Fitzpatrick Type	Skin complexion	Epidermal melanin content	Risk for UV pathologies
I	Very pale	Very low	Very high
II	Pale	Low	High
III	Light-to-medium	Modest	Moderate
IV	Medium-to-olive	Moderate	Somewhat
V	Dark	High	Modest
VI	Very dark	Abundant	Minimal