SCORAD index
Pronunciation: SCORE-ad
Also written as: SCORAD — Scoring Atopic Dermatitis
A standardized clinical tool used to assess the severity of atopic dermatitis by evaluating extent, intensity, and subjective symptoms.
Full Definition
The SCORAD (Scoring Atopic Dermatitis) index is a validated clinical assessment tool developed to provide objective measurement of atopic dermatitis severity in clinical practice and research. The scoring system combines three components: extent of disease (percentage of body surface area affected), intensity of clinical signs (erythema, edema, excoriation, oozing, crusting, and lichenification), and subjective symptoms (itch and sleep loss). Scores range from 0 to 103, with higher scores indicating more severe disease. The SCORAD index is particularly valuable in pediatric dermatology for monitoring treatment response and disease progression over time.
Usage
Usage note: Always capitalize SCORAD as an acronym; include numerical value when documenting assessments.
In Context
- "The patient's SCORAD index improved from 45 to 18 following six weeks of treatment." — Follow-up assessment
- "Baseline SCORAD index was calculated to establish disease severity before initiating therapy." — Treatment protocol