PASI, SCORAD, and DLQI: Automating Severity Scoring in Dermatology
Validated severity scores in dermatology are time-consuming to compute manually and often skipped as a result. Clinit automates PASI, SCORAD, EASI, DLQI, and four more — with AI interpretation.
Why Scoring Gets Skipped
PASI alone requires calculating the area and severity of psoriasis across four body regions, applying a weighted formula, and summing to a 0–72 scale. Done meticulously, it takes 5–8 minutes. Under a busy clinic schedule, this becomes a mental shortcut — "moderate" in a free-text note — which destroys longitudinal comparability.
Scores in Clinit Dermatology
| Score | Condition | Scale |
|---|---|---|
| PASI | Psoriasis | 0–72 |
| SCORAD | Atopic dermatitis | 0–103 |
| EASI | Atopic dermatitis | 0–72 |
| DLQI | Quality of life (all) | 0–30 |
| UAS7 | Urticaria (7-day sum) | 0–42 |
| IGA | Investigator Global Assessment | 0–4 |
| VASI | Vitiligo | 0–100 |
| NPRS | Numeric Pain Rating Scale | 0–10 |
Each score is entered via a structured form; Clinit computes the total automatically. AI generates a plain-language interpretation — e.g., "PASI 18.4 — severe psoriasis; patient qualifies for biologic therapy per AAD/EAP guidelines."
Body Map
The anatomical body map allows point-and-click localisation of lesions. Clinicians can annotate morphology, size, and associated findings for each region. The body map image is embedded in the session note and in print templates.
Phototherapy Tracking
NB-UVB and PUVA sessions are logged with cumulative MED (minimal erythemal dose) or J/cm². The system calculates running cumulative dose and alerts when lifetime dose thresholds associated with skin cancer risk are approached.
