EEMCO guidance for the assessment of dry skin (xerosis) and ichthyosis: clinical scoring systems.

摘要: Background/aims Visual and tactile assessment of dry skin ichthyosis is difficult may vary. There a need for standardized according to universal scoring schemes. Material methods A guidance subjects (consumers) experts evaluation with control individual other factors presented. Scoring schemes include analogue scales, the overall score (ODS) specified symptom sum (SRRC) system grading scaling, roughness, redness cracks. The skin/ichthyosis area severity index (DASI) defined dermatological entire surface. Conclusion EEMCO practical research tool both characterization xerotic conditions efficacy substantiation products. developed harmonize in this field improve interlaboratory comparison.