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Fitzpatrick Skin Type Self Reporting Versus Provider Reporting: A Single-center, Survey-based Study.

Anisha Bhanot¹, Jamalje Bassue², Sherifat Ademola³

¹Drs. Bhanot, Sallee, and Allen are with the The University of Oklahoma Department of Dermatology in Norman, Oklahoma.

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Fitzpatrick Skin Type (FST) reporting shows discrepancies between patients and providers. Provider FST assessments are more accurate, with race and provider experience influencing FST reporting differences.

Keywords:

Fitzpatrick skin type melanin index phototype skin tone

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Health Disparities

Background:

The Fitzpatrick Skin Type (FST) scale is widely used in dermatology for classifying skin color and photo reactivity.
Accurate skin type classification is crucial for guiding treatment protocols and predicting responses to procedures like laser therapy and chemical peels.
Previous studies have suggested potential variability in FST assessment, but direct comparisons among patients, trainees, and faculty are limited.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare Fitzpatrick Skin Type (FST) reporting accuracy among dermatology providers, trainees, and patients.
To identify factors contributing to discrepancies in FST classification between healthcare professionals and patients.
To discuss the clinical implications of FST reporting discordance.

Main Methods:

A survey-based study was conducted at a single dermatology clinic.
Adult patients, dermatology residents, and faculty providers completed FST assessments.
Patient-reported FST and provider-assigned FST were compared, with data analyzed for factors like patient race and provider experience.

Main Results:

Provider-assigned FST was found to be more accurate than patient self-assessment of tanning and burning potential.
Patient race was a significant factor contributing to discrepancies between provider and patient FST classifications.
Increased years of provider practice correlated with a higher likelihood of FST reporting discrepancies.

Conclusions:

The current Fitzpatrick Skin Type (FST) system exhibits limitations in accurately and reliably describing skin tones and photo reactivity.
Reevaluation or replacement of the FST system with more precise methods is warranted.
Enhanced education for dermatology trainees is essential to mitigate the erroneous application of FST classifications.