Unreliability of self-reported burning tendency and tanning ability
Rampen FH;Fleuren BA;de Boo TM;Lemmens WA;;
archives of dermatology1988Vol. 124pp. -
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fh1988archivesunreliability
Abstract
Burning and tanning histories were studied in 790 white students 18 to 30 years of age by means of a self-administered questionnaire. Only 325 cases (41.1%) were classifiable according to the Fitzpatrick scheme (skin types I to IV). Skin type I (always burn, never tan) was recorded only twice (0.3%) …