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The average intensity for each sign is assigned a score of 0 to 3, with 0 being none and 3 being severe. The region score is then calculated by multiplying the severity score for each region by the corresponding area score and area multiplier (0.1 for head, 0.2 for upper limbs, 0.3 for trunk, and 0.4 for lower limbs).
The DLQI has been used as an outcome measure in 454 randomised controlled trials, involving 69 diseases and 43 countries. [41] In 24 randomised control trials the DLQI was used as a primary outcome measure. [42] The DLQI has been used as a benchmark in the validation of 101 quality of life instruments. [43]
The sum of all three severity parameters is then calculated for each section of skin, multiplied by the area score for that area and multiplied by weight of respective section (0.1 for head, 0.2 for arms, 0.3 for body and 0.4 for legs).
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It gives approximate weights of 60% to intensity and 20% each to extent and subjective symptoms. These are used to calculate a maximum total score of 103, however, the scores for each category can be used individually if clinically appropriate. [2] The SCORAD index was developed by the European Task Force on Atopic Dermatitis in 1993. [3]
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