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. 2021 Mar 13;11(3):845–853. doi: 10.1007/s13555-021-00509-9

Table 1.

Definitions for ISGA used as primary endpoint in CORE 1 and CORE 2 [2]

(Reprinted from Paller et al. [2], Copyright 2016, with permission from Elsevier)

Score Grade Definition
0 Clear Minor residual hypo/hyperpigmentation; no erythema or induration/papulation; no oozing/crusting
1 Almost clear Trace faint-pink erythema, with barely perceptible induration/papulation and no oozing/crusting
2 Mild Faint-pink erythema with mild induration/papulation and no oozing/crusting
3 Moderate Pink–red erythema with moderate induration/papulation with or without oozing/crusting
4 Severe Deep- or bright-red erythema with severe induration/papulation and with oozing/crusting

ISGA Investigator’s Static Global Assessment