“…This index grades individual psoriasis lesions for scale, erythema, and induration on a 0-to 6-point scale for each parameter (0, absent; 1, trace; 2, mild; 3, mild to moderate; 4, moderate; 5, moderate to severe; and 6, severe). The final score is the sum of the individual parameters for a range of 0-18 (26,27). Histopathological assessment was performed on onehalf of the 6-mm punch biopsy.…”