Criteria | Score |
A. Redness | 3: Severe redness associated with telangiectasia. 2: Redness disappears with pressure. 1: No redness but a dark appearance. 0: Normal skin color. |
B. Elevation | 3: More than 8 mm in height above the surrounded skin. 2: 4 - 8 mm. 1: 1 - 4 mm. 0: Flat or depressed scar. |
C. Hardness | 3: Very hard, like a cartilage. 2: Rubbery hard. 1: Partially soft. 0: Soft. |
D. Itching | 3: Severe itching sensation, or constantly itchy with signs of scratching. 2: Occasional itchy sensation, moderate and tolerable. 1: Sometimes itchy. 0: No itchy sensation. |
E. Tenderness and pain | 3: Severe irritable pain. 2: Moderately irritable pain. 1: Sometimes painful. 0: Without pain. |