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Certain types of skin are at greater risk for developing sun damage and skin cancer. Do you know your skin type?
The Fitzpatrick Skin Type is a skin classification system first developed in 1975 by Thomas Fitzpatrick, MD, of Harvard Medical School. There are six skin phototypes, going from light to dark. Individuals with skin types I and II face the highest risk of developing skin cancer, while types V and VI are at the lowest risk. That is because those with more pigmentation have more natural protection from the sun. However, people with darker skin can still get skin cancer. Everyone, regardless of skin type, should practice a complete sun protection strategy and have regular skin exams with a dermatologist.
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TYPE 1
Understanding Your Skin Cancer Risk
You always burn and never tan in the sun. You are extremely susceptible to skin damage as well as cancers like basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. You are also at very high risk for melanoma, one of the most dangerous forms of skin cancer.How to Protect Your Skin
Generally follow The Skin Cancer Foundation’s prevention tips but use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30+ and clothing with a UPF rating of 30 or higher. Seek the shade whenever you are out in the sun. Check your skin head-to-toe each month, paying careful attention to any suspicious growths and see a dermatologist once a year for a full-body skin exam.
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TYPE 2
Understanding Your Skin Cancer Risk
You almost always burn and rarely tan in the sun. You are highly susceptible to skin damage as well as cancers like basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. You are also at high risk for melanoma, one of the most dangerous forms of skin cancer.How to Protect Your Skin
Generally follow The Skin Cancer Foundation’s prevention tips but also consider using a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30+ and clothing with a UPF rating of 30 or higher. Seek the shade whenever you are out in the sun. Check your skin head-to-toe each month, paying careful attention to any suspicious growths and see a dermatologist once a year for a full-body skin exam.
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TYPE 3
Understanding Your Skin Cancer Risk
You sometimes burn and sometimes tan in the sun. You are susceptible to skin damage as well as cancers like basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. You are also at risk for melanoma, one of the most dangerous forms of skin cancer.How to Protect Your Skin
Be sure to apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 every day, wear sun-protective clothing, and seek the shade between 10 AM and 4 PM, when the sun is strongest. Check your skin head-to-toe each month, paying careful attention to any suspicious growths, and see a dermatologist once a year for a full-body skin exam.
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TYPE 4
Understanding Your Skin Cancer Risk
You tend to tan easily and are less likely to burn. But you are still at risk for skin cancer.How to Protect Your Skin
Use broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day and seek the shade between 10 AM and 4 PM. Follow all other prevention tips from The Skin Cancer Foundation as well. Check your skin head-to-toe each month, paying careful attention to any suspicious growths and see a dermatologist once a year for a full-body skin exam.
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TYPE 5
Understanding Your Skin Cancer Risk
You tan easily and rarely burn, but you are still at risk. Acral lentiginous, a less common form of melanoma that often becomes dangerous because it is detected later than other melanomas, is the dominant form of the disease among people with darker skin tones. These melanomas tend to appear on parts of the body not often exposed to the sun, and often remain undetected until after the cancer has spread.How to Protect Your Skin
Use broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15+ and seek the shade between 10 AM and 4 PM. Check your skin head-to-toe each month, paying careful attention to any suspicious growths and see a dermatologist annually for a full-body skin exam. Keep an eye out for any suspicious growths, especially on the palms, soles of the feet and mucous membranes.
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TYPE 6
Understanding Your Skin Cancer Risk
Although you do not burn, you are still at risk for skin cancers. Acral lentiginous, a less common form of melanoma that often becomes dangerous because it is detected later than other melanomas, is the dominant form of the disease among people with darker skin tones. These melanomas tend to appear on parts of the body not often exposed to the sun, and often remain undetected until after the cancer has spread.How to Protect Your Skin
Wear broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15+ and seek the shade between 10 AM and 4 PM. Check your skin head-to-toe each month, paying careful attention to any suspicious growths and see a dermatologist annually for a full-body skin exam. Keep an eye out for any suspicious growths, especially on the palms, soles of the feet and mucous membranes.
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How many freckles do you have on unexposed areas of your skin?
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How does your skin respond to the sun?
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Does your skin tan?
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How deeply do you tan?
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How sensitive is your face to the sun?
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