Skin phototyping in Asian Australians.
Skin phototype was assessed in 257 Asian Australians by self-reporting questionnaire. Minimal erythema dose, minimal melanogenic dose and minimal immediate pigment darkening dose were measured in a subgroup of 50 subjects. About 15% of Asian Australians in this study report that they have skin type I or II. Phototesting confirms that there is a UV-sensitive group and a wide spectrum of UV-sensitivity in this population. Whether Fitzpatrick's skin typing system adequately identifies this UV-sensitive group needs assessment by a larger study. The relationship between burning tendency and tanning capacity in Asians may differ from Caucasians.
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Dermatology Centre, Liverpool Hospital, New South Wales, Australia.
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D044466:Asian People; D001315:Australia; D004890:Erythema / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000208:ethnology; D012867:Skin / Q000166:cytology / Q000528:radiation effects*; D012880:Skin Pigmentation / Q000528:radiation effects; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays