Singer et al developed a scale for evaluating the appearance of a healed scar. The authors are from Stony Brook University in New York and the University of Pennsylvania.
Parameters:
(1) maximum width of the scar in mm
(2) level relative to the adjacent skin
(3) coloration
(4) hatch markings
(5) overall appearance
Parameter
Finding
Points
maximum width
<= 2 mm
0
> 2 mm
1
level relative to adjacent skin
elevated
1
same level
0
depressed
1
color
same as surrounding skin
0
discolored (red, blue, black, brown)
1
hatch markings
absent
0
present
1
overall appearance
good to fair
0
poor or ugly
1
total score =
= SUM(points for all 5 parameters)
Interpretation:
• minimum score: 0
• maximum score: 5
• The higher the score the greater the cosmetic problem.
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