Is self-assessment of skin type a valid method for adolescents?
Self-assessed sun sensitivity (skin type) according to Fitzpatrick's classification has been reported to have drawbacks. Data from a cross-sectional study of tanning habits in Stockholm, Sweden, showed an underestimation of sun sensitivity among adolescents. Cautionary advice regarding sun and sun bed exposure, and sunscreen use versus skin type may have to be revised.
Center of Public Health, Stockholm County Council, Box 175 33, SE-119 81 Stockholm, Sweden. cecilia.boldeman@smd.sll.se
Cecilia
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Boldeman
Henrik
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Dal
Sveinbjörn
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Kristjansson
Bernt
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Lindelöf
D000293:Adolescent; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D012649:Self Concept; D012867:Skin; D012880:Skin Pigmentation; D013472:Sunlight; D013548:Sweden