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LOINC 2.82

Skin type [Fitzpatrick Classification Scale]

Skin type Fitzpatrick

Definition

  • The Fitzpatrick skin type classification scale is a recognized standard in dermatology used to estimate the response of different types of skin to ultraviolet (UV) light. Fitzpatrick skin types range from Type I to VI where patient's with Type I always burn and never tan (pale white; blond or red hair; blue eyes; freckles) and patient's with Type VI never burn (deeply pigmented dark brown to darkest brown).[PMID: 3377516]

Component

  • Skin type

Specimen / system

  • ^Patient

Class

  • PHENX

Property

  • Type

Scale

  • Nom

Method

  • Fitzpatrick Classification Scale

Related names

  • Integument; Nominal; PhenX; Point in time; Random; Typ

Index terms

  • Integument
  • Nominal
  • PhenX
  • Point in time
  • Random
  • Typ