The Keloid Area and Severity Index (KASI): an objective tool for the evaluation of keloids. (1st November 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Limmer, Emily E.; Kerby, Eva; Lies, Shelby; Limmer, Byron; Limmer, Rachel; Teske, Noelle; Savory, Stephanie; Reisch, Joan S.; Glass, Donald A.
• Is Part Of: British journal of dermatology. Volume 187:Number 5(2022)
• Page Start: 799
• Page End: 800
• Publication Date: 2022-11-01
• Subjects: Dermatology -- Periodicals; Skin -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.5
• DOI: 10.1111/bjd.21705
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0007-0963

Abstract

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.