Development of a new classification and scoring system for scalp conditions : Scalp Photographic Index (SPI)

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: There has been no validated tool for objectively quantifying the overall condition and characteristics of the scalp. This study aimed to establish and validate a new classification and scoring system for evaluating scalp conditions.

METHODS: The Scalp Photographic Index (SPI) using a trichoscope grades five features of scalp conditions (dryness, oiliness, erythema, folliculitis, and dandruff) on a score of 0-3. To evaluate the validity of SPI, SPI grading was performed by three experts on the scalps of 100 subjects along with a dermatologist's assessment of the scalps and a scalp-related symptom survey. For reliability assessment, 20 healthcare providers performed SPI grading for the 95 selected photographs of the scalp.

RESULTS: SPI grading and the dermatologist's scalp assessment showed good correlations for all five scalp features. Warmth showed a significant correlation with all features of SPI and the subjects' perception of a scalp pimple had a significant positive correlation with the folliculitis feature. SPI grading demonstrated good reliability with excellent internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.90) and strong inter- and intra-rater reliability (Kendall's W = 0.84, ICC(3,1)=0.94).

CONCLUSIONS: SPI is an objective, reproducible, and validated numeric system for classifying and scoring scalp conditions.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:34

Enthalten in:

The Journal of dermatological treatment - 34(2023), 1 vom: 21. Dez., Seite 2181655

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Kim, Bo Ri [VerfasserIn]
Won, Seung Hyun [VerfasserIn]
Kim, Jee Woo [VerfasserIn]
Kim, Minjae [VerfasserIn]
Jeong, Jeong-Il [VerfasserIn]
Shin, Jung-Won [VerfasserIn]
Huh, Chang-Hun [VerfasserIn]
Na, Jung-Im [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Clinical dermatology
Common skin diseases
Diagnosis
Hair disorders
Journal Article
Validation Study

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Date Completed 30.03.2023

Date Revised 30.03.2023

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1080/09546634.2023.2181655

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM353155039