Table 2.
Classification system for skin reactions.
Erythema reaction | Score | Edema formation | Score |
---|---|---|---|
No erythema | 0 | No edema | 0 |
Very slight erythema | 1 | Very slight edema | 1 |
Well defined erythema | 2 | Well defined edema (edges of the area are well defined) | 2 |
Moderate to severe erythema | 3 | Moderate edema (raising approximately 1 mm) | 3 |
Severe erythema (beet redness) to scar formation | 4 | Severe edema (raising more than 1 mm and extended beyond the area of exposure) | 4 |
The total possible score for primary irritation | 8 |