The Keloid Area and Severity Index (KASI): an objective tool for the evaluation of keloids

Br J Dermatol. 2022 Nov;187(5):799-800. doi: 10.1111/bjd.21705. Epub 2022 Jul 6.

Abstract

To aid in the standardization of evaluating patients with multiple keloids, a Keloid Area and Severity Index (KASI) was developed using patient feedback, previous literature, and clinical expertise. The system was validated using intrarater and interrater reliability assessments. Here, we present a verified, reliable method of assessing keloid area and severity in clinical and research settings.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Keloid* / diagnosis
  • Keloid* / pathology
  • Reproducibility of Results