The degree of impairment suffered by an individual with a skin disorder can be estimated based on the criteria from the American Medical Association (AMA).
Parameters:
(1) presence of a skin disorder (based on signs and symptoms)
(2) impact on performance of activities of daily living (ADL)
(3) treatment requirements
Skin Disorder |
Impact on Performance |
Treatment Requirements |
Percent Impairment of Whole Person |
present or intermittent |
no or few limits on ADL; may be worse after exposure to drugs or chemicals |
none or intermittent |
0 – 9% |
present or intermittent |
limits some ADL |
intermittent or constant |
10 – 24% |
present or intermittent |
limits many ADL |
intermittent or constant |
25 - 54% |
constant |
limits many ADL; intermittent confinement to home or domicile |
intermittent or constant |
55 – 84% |
constant |
limits most ADL; occasional to constant confinement |
intermittent or constant |
85 – 95% |
Specialty: Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Dermatology