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Skin Classification Systems

Associated Skin Care Professionals

Social orders were based on wealth, education, political views, and other factors, including skin color. The Fitzpatrick Scale The Fitzpatrick Scale was not developed until 1975 by Dr. Thomas Fitzpatrick, chairman of Harvard Medical School, but it has become the trusted gold standard of skin typing.

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Fight Skin Cancer: Learn About BCC & Prevention

US Dermatologt Partners

For this reason, I’m dedicated to helping people understand the importance of performing regular skin self-exams, but even more importantly, I want to educate people on exactly what they should be looking for and reporting to their dermatologists.” Sometimes, these can be pale like scars as well. Who is at Risk for BCC?