Sunburn: Skin Types
Topic Overview
Your skin type affects how easily you sunburn. Sun protection measures should be used to prevent sunburn.
Skin type | Skin color when not exposed to sun | How skin reacts to sun |
I |
White or freckled skin |
You sunburn very easily and are not likely to tan. |
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II |
White |
You usually sunburn easily and tan a little. |
III |
White to olive |
You sunburn sometimes and tan slowly. |
IV |
Light brown |
You sunburn a little and usually tan well. |
V |
Brown |
You rarely sunburn, and you tan well. |
VI |
Dark brown to black |
You almost never sunburn, and you tan deeply. |
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Current as of: March 9, 2022
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine
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Current as of: March 9, 2022
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine