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system categorizes skin by its reaction to UV light

The Fitzpatrick Skin Types, also known as the Fitzpatrick Scale or Fitzpatrick Classification, is a system used to categorize human skin based on its response to ultraviolet (UV) light. Developed by Dr. Thomas B. Fitzpatrick in 1975, it classifies skin into six types, ranging from Type I (very fair skin that always burns and never tans) to Type VI (very dark skin that never burns and tans very easily). This classification helps dermatologists assess skin cancer risk, plan treatments, and predict how skin will react to various procedures.

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8 citations, April 2022 in “BMC Geriatrics”

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40 citations, July 2013 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology”

Male skin gets drier and more alkaline as it ages, which may need different skincare than women's skin.

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5 citations, June 2012 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

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6 citations, March 2020 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”

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research Practical Approaches to Medical and Cosmetic Dermatology in Skin of Color Patients

7 citations, April 2011 in “Expert review of dermatology”

The document concludes that patients with skin of color need specialized dermatological care and education to manage unique skin conditions effectively.

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