Table 6 Echelle d’evaluation Clinique des Cicatrices d’Acne(ECCA) Grading Scale

Description Weightingfactor(a) Semi-quantitative score(b) Grading(a×b)
V-shaped atrophic scars, diameter of less than 2㎜, and punctiform 15 0=no scar1=a few scars2=limited number of scars3=many scars
U-shaped atrophic scars, diameter of 2-4㎜, withsheer edges 20 0=no scar1=a few scars2=limited number of scars3=many scars
M-shaped atrophic scars, diameter of more than 4㎜, superficial and with irregular surface 25 0=no scar1=a few scars2=limited number of scars3=many scars
Superficial elastolysis 30 0=no scar1=a few scars2=limited number of scars3=many scars
Subgrading 1
Hypertrophic inflammatory scars, scars of less than2 years of age 40 0=no scar1=a few scars2=limited number of scars3=many scars
Keloid scars, hypertrophic scars, of more than 2years of age 50 0=no scar1=a few scars2=limited number of scars3=many scars
Subgrading 2
Global score (subgrading 1+2)