Table I.
Severity scores of patients with balanoposthitis
| Score | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extent of involvement | None | Penis crown | Either glans or inner prepuce | Whole glans and inner prepuce |
| Erythema degree | No | Mildly reddish | Fresh red with oedema | Fiery red with apparent oedema |
| Erosion/ulcers areaa | 0 | 1–29% | 30–60% | >60% |
| Number of papules/blisters/pustules | No | 1–9 | 10–30 | > 30 |
| Smegma | No | Visible smegma upon cotton swabbing | Visible smegma | Dense smegma |
| Foul odour | No | Slight odour | Easily detected odour | Strong odour |
| Itching | No | Mild itching | Considerable itching producing irritation | Severe itching even affecting sleep |
| Pain | No | Mildly painful | Considerable pain producing irritation | Severe pain even affecting sleep |
a
Lesion area calculated as the percentage of the glans penis surface and inner prepuce with erosion/ulcer. The score is the sum of the values of each item, ranging from 0 to 24; 0 indicates no lesion, 24 is the highest score indicative of the most severe conditions.