title: ADASI score: atopic dermatitis area and severity index.
abstract: The scoring system for atopic dermatitis presented is based on determination by point counting of involved body areas. On body diagrams, involved areas are colour-coded according to the severity of the skin changes and evaluated by applying a transparent grid. To obtain the ADASI score, the area fractions are weighted and multiplied by the intensity of the itching. The scoring values obtained are analysed by trend-and-time series analyses. These methods allow a clear statistical evaluation in each individual case. In a study on the effect of borage oil on atopic dermatitis, the value of this scoring system and of the statistical single-case analytic methods could be demonstrated.
authors: Department of Dermatology, University of Saarland, Homburg/Saar, Germany.
authors: F A
authors: FA
authors: Bahmer
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology