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...

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Published inAustralasian journal of dermatology Vol. 37 Suppl 1; p. S36
Main Authors Stanford, D G, Georgouras, K E, Sullivan, E A, Greenoak, G E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Australia 01.05.1996
Subjects
Asian Continental Ancestry Group
Australia
Erythema - etiology
Humans
Photosensitivity Disorders - ethnology
Skin - cytology
Skin - radiation effects
Skin Pigmentation - radiation effects
Ultraviolet Rays
Australia
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0004-8380
1440-0960
DOI:10.1111/j.1440-0960.1996.tb01078.x