TABLE 1.

AD score reference (maximum score: 12).

Score 1	Erythema
0	No erythema
1	Faintly visible punctate erythema
2	Patchy red papules
3	Dark red irregularly raised
Score 2	Edema
0	No edema
1	Slight edema
2	Localized edema with pitting exudate
3	Massive edema, more oozing, crusting
Score 3	Dryness
0	No dryness
1	Slight dryness of epidermis
2	Moderately dry epidermis with peeling
3	Severe dryness of epidermis with flaking
Score 4	Ulceration
0	No ulceration
1	Mild epidermal ulceration
2	Moderate epidermal ulceration
3	Severe infected epidermal ulcers