Kernel KN-5000C - Appendix B: Skin Type Classification

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Appendix B Skin type
According to regional and population differences, the human skin all
over the world can be roughly divided into six types (I to VI). Determine
the skin type I to IV by asking the patient about the skin reaction after 30
minutes sunlight exposure at noon in the early summer. The
determination of the skin type V and VI depends on the skin color (please
refer to the Table B-1).
Table B-1 Skin type
Skin type
Sunlight exposure
Skin characteristics
I
Easy to have sunburn but
never have tanning
Blue eyes, red hair, white skin
II
Easy to have sunburn
and have tanning
occasionally
Blue/green/grey eyes, less skin spots,
golden or brown hair, white skin
III
Have sunburn
sometimes, easy to have
tanning
Gray/brown eyes, no skin spots, dark
brown hair, white to light brown skin