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What are the descriptors for Fitzpatrick skin type VI?

  1. Light skin, blonde hair, blue eyes

  2. Tan skin, brown hair, hazel eyes

  3. Black skin, black hair, black eyes

  4. Fair skin, red hair, green eyes

The correct answer is: Black skin, black hair, black eyes

Fitzpatrick skin type VI is characterized by very dark skin, which typically has a deep pigmentation. This skin type is resistant to sunburn and tends to tan easily, often appearing black or very dark brown in tone. People with this skin type usually have dark hair and eyes, which contributes to the overall classification of this type. The other descriptors, such as light skin with blonde hair and blue eyes or fair skin with red hair and green eyes, correspond to much lighter skin types, specifically types I and II. Tan skin with brown hair and hazel eyes does not accurately reflect the deep, rich pigmentation present in skin type VI. Therefore, the correct descriptor identifies the characteristics of Fitzpatrick skin type VI accurately.