Table 2.
Scales for outcome measures reported by the patients
| SCALE | PATIENT RATING OF EFFECTIVENESS OF TREATMENT | PATIENT RATING OF ACNE IMPROVEMENT | SATISFACTION WITH ACNE IMPROVEMENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | — |
Poor/no change No real improvement or noticeable difference in acne |
— |
| 1 | Ineffective |
Fair Some change or minor improvement |
Dissatisfied |
| 2 | Somewhat effective |
Good Visible difference in acne, but acne still present |
Indifferent |
| 3 | Effective |
Very good Very few acne lesions remaining |
Somewhat satisfied |
| 4 | Very effective |
Excellent Almost clear or clear of acne |
Satisfied |
| 5 | — | — | Very satisfied |