Table 2.
The Scar Cosmesis Assessment and Rating (SCAR) scale
| Parameter | Descriptor | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Clinician questions | 0 | |
| Scar spread | None/near invisible | 0 |
| Pencil-thin line | 1 | |
| Mild spread, noticeable on close inspection | 2 | |
| Moderate spread, obvious scarring | 3 | |
| Severe spread | 4 | |
| Erythema | None | 0 |
| Light pink, some telangiectasias may be present | 1 | |
| Red, many telangiectasias may be present | 2 | |
| Deep red or purple | 3 | |
| Dyspigmentation | Absent | 0 |
| Present | 1 | |
| Suture marks | Absent | 0 |
| Present | 1 | |
| Hypertrophy/atrophy | None | 0 |
| Mild: palpable, barely visible hypertrophy or atrophy | 1 | |
| Moderate: clearly visible hypertrophy or atrophy | 2 | |
| Severe: marked hypertrophy or atrophy or keloid formation | 3 | |
| Overall impression | Desirable scar | 0 |
| Undesirable scar | 1 | |
| Patient questions | ||
| Itch | No | 0 |
| Yes | 1 | |
| Pain | No | 0 |
| Yes | 1 | |