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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions	Answers
Can half points be used when grading intensity of lesions (eg, erythema or lichenification)?	Half points may be used between points 1 and 3 (eg, 1.5 and 2.5 but not 0.5) as any sign present should be treated as at least mild
How do we grade erythema in darkly pigmented skin?	Clinicians must consider the underlying skin pigment when grading erythema, and this often means increasing the erythema grade by 1
Should prurigo nodules be included in grading?	Prurigo nodules are included in the grading as areas of lichenification
Can I use other methods to calculate the BSA for the EASI score?	Although not recommended, clinicians using other BSA methods to calculate the EASI should report the modification in their article
How do we calculate the EASI when a child turns 8 y old in a study?	If a child turns 8 during the study, there is no clearly defined protocol, and the decision to switch scales should be determined on a case-by-case basis
Is estimating the BSA different among age groups?	No, the estimation methods remain the same. However, the multiplier in the EASI score changes between adults and children <8 y old (Fig. 1)
How do I grade xerosis (dryness), ichthyosis, and hyperlinear palms?	Unless there is active eczema in these areas, they are not included in the EASI assessment