What is Fitzpatrick skin type how is it important for Indians?

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There is always the debate regarding skin whitening products and the craze for whitening skin among dark and darker skin people.

Fitzpatrick skin type
this is a widely used and accepted classification of skin types based on melanin production and ability to withstand sunlight whether the sun will produce a sunburn more or tanning more.

Skin type              Typical features   Tanning ability

 I             Pale white skin, blue/green eyes, blond/red hair   Always burns, does not tan

II             Fair skin, blue eyes                                                  Burns easily, tans poorly

III           Darker white skin                                                  Tans after initial burn

IV           Light brown skin                                                   Burns minimally, tans easily

V             Brown skin                                                           Rarely burns, tans darkly easily

VI           Dark brown or black skin                                     Never burns, always tans darkly

All the six types are seen in people of India

Albinos and Anglo Indians might fall into the categories I and II