SCORAD
Pronunciation: SKOR-ad
Also written as: SCORAD — SCORing Atopic Dermatitis
A standardized scoring system used to assess the severity of atopic dermatitis based on extent, intensity, and subjective symptoms.
Full Definition
SCORAD (SCORing Atopic Dermatitis) is a standardized clinical scoring system widely used in pediatric dermatology to evaluate atopic dermatitis severity. The system incorporates three components: extent of disease (using the rule of nines), intensity of six clinical signs (erythema, edema, excoriation, lichenification, oozing/crusts, and dryness), and subjective symptoms including pruritus and sleep loss. Scores range from 0-103, with higher scores indicating more severe disease. Proper documentation using SCORAD enables objective disease monitoring, treatment response assessment, and research standardization in pediatric atopic dermatitis management.
Usage
Usage note: Always expand acronym on first use. Include all three components in scoring documentation.
In Context
- "The patient's SCORAD score of 45 indicated moderate atopic dermatitis requiring step-up therapy." — dermatology assessment documentation
- "Treatment response was objectively measured using SCORAD, showing improvement from 38 to 22." — follow-up visit evaluation