Type I (0–6)
Always burns, never tans
Type II (7–12)
Usually burns, tans minimally
Type III (13–18)
Sometimes mild burn, tans uniformly
Type IV (19–24)
Burns minimally, always tans well
Type V (25–30)
Rarely burns, tans very easily
Type VI (31+)
Never burns, deeply pigmented
Ranges based on established Fitzpatrick scoring references. Use clinical judgment when interpreting results.