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. 2013 Sep;4(3):319–327. doi: 10.3978/j.issn.2078-6891.2013.033

Table 1. Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events-Acneiform rash.

Reaction Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5
Rash acneiform Papules/pustules covering <10% BSA; +/- pruritis or tenderness Papules/pustules covering 10-30% BSA; psychosocial impact & limiting instrumental activities of daily living Papules/pustules covering >30% BSA; limiting self care activities of daily living; associated with local superinfections with oral antibiotics indicated Papules/pustules covering any percentage BSA; extensive superinfection with intravenous antibiotics indicated; life-threatening consequences Death

Reproduced from the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 4.0. (http://www.cancer.gov) (1)