title: A review of scar scales and scar measuring devices.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Pathologic scarring affects millions of people worldwide. Quantitative and qualitative measurement modalities are needed to effectively evaluate and monitor treatments.
  
  
  METHODS
  This article reviews the literature on available tools and existent assessment scales used to subjectively and objectively characterize scar.
  
  
  RESULTS
  We describe the attributes and deficiencies of each tool and scale and highlight areas where further development is critical.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  An optimal, universal scar scoring system is needed in order to better characterize, understand and treat pathologic scarring.
authors.forename: Regina
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Fearmonti
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bond
authors.forename: Detlev
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Erdmann
authors.forename: Howard
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Levinson