Louisiana Esthetics State Board Practice Test

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Which skin type has the greatest difficulty tanning?

Skin type I
Skin type II
Skin type III
Skin type IV

The correct answer is: Skin type II

The skin type that has the greatest difficulty tanning is skin type I. This skin type is characterized by very fair skin, often with red or light blonde hair and light-colored eyes. Individuals with this skin type tend to burn easily and do not tan effectively due to a lack of melanin, the pigment responsible for the color of skin and its ability to tan. People with skin type I may develop redness and peeling after sun exposure, rather than achieving a tan. This sensitivity is primarily due to a lower concentration of eumelanin, which offers some protection against UV radiation. As a result, individuals with skin type I are at a higher risk for sunburn and skin damage upon exposure to the sun, making it difficult for them to develop a tan at all. In contrast, skin types II, III, and IV have progressively higher levels of melanin, which provides these individuals with greater tanning potential and a lower likelihood of burning compared to skin type I.