The Fitzpatrick Scale: Assessing Pharmacy Clients’ UV Sensitivity
Pharmacists’ role in UV safety for various publics Pharmacists are often the first point of contact for people seeking advice on UV safety and skin care. Crucially, pharmacists are typically available for more frequent contact with patients. This positions those in this profession to be an invaluable resource to patients, especially those who are in sun-vulnerable populations, including those with UV-vulnerable Fitzpatrick skin types, or those on medications that increase their UV sensitivity. There is a role for pharmacists to play in skin