TABLE 1.
Assessment of “rosacea severity score” for erythematotelangiectatic and papulopustular patients
| SCORE (RATING) | DESCRIPTION FOR ERYTHEMATOTELANGIECTATIC ROSACEA | DESCRIPTION FOR PAPULOPUSTULAR ROSACEA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0(none) | Either no visible erythema or minimal residual erythema/telangiectasia | Almost no rosacea (no papules and/or pustules) and/or residual erythema/telangiectasia | |
| 1 (mild) | Slight erythema/telangiectasia either centrofacial or generalized to whole face | Rare papules and/or pustules: residual to mild erythema/telangiectasia | |
| 2 (moderate) | Pronounced erythema/telangiectasia either centrofacial or generalized distribution | Pronounced number of papules and/or pustules: moderate erythema/telangiectasia | |
| 3(severe) | Severe erythema/telangiectasia with a red to purple hue either centrofacial or generalized distribution | Numerous papules/pustules: severe erythema/telangiectasia |