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Home > Be Healthy > Health Library > Sunburn: Skin Types
Your skin type affects how easily you sunburn. Sun protection measures should be used to prevent sunburn.
I
White or freckled skin
You sunburn very easily and are not likely to tan.
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.
Current as of: February 26, 2020
Author: Healthwise StaffMedical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency MedicineAdam Husney MD - Family MedicineKathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine
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Medical Review:William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine
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