EASI — Eczema Area and Severity Index

Name: EASI — Eczema Area and Severity Index
Creator: Daniel Diaz-Gil, MD
Keywords: EASI, eczema, atopic dermatitis, severity, dermatology, pediatric, skin

Validated measure of eczema severity assessing erythema, edema, excoriation, and lichenification across body regions.

The EASI (Eczema Area and Severity Index) is a clinician-administered scoring system for assessing atopic dermatitis severity in children by evaluating the extent and intensity of eczema across four body regions (head/neck, upper extremities, lower extremities, trunk). This validated tool standardizes severity assessment, enables objective tracking of treatment response, and facilitates communication about disease burden for clinical and research purposes. EASI scores correlate with quality of life impairment in pediatric atopic dermatitis.

Clinically Verified· 5 tests

For educational and informational purposes only. Verify all results before clinical application.

Age Group *

Head/Neck — Area Score *

Head/Neck — Erythema *

Head/Neck — Edema/Papulation *

Head/Neck — Excoriation *

Head/Neck — Lichenification *

Upper Extremities — Area Score *

Upper Extremities — Erythema *

Upper Extremities — Edema/Papulation *

Upper Extremities — Excoriation *

Upper Extremities — Lichenification *

Trunk — Area Score *

Trunk — Erythema *

Trunk — Edema/Papulation *

Trunk — Excoriation *

Trunk — Lichenification *

Lower Extremities — Area Score *

Lower Extremities — Erythema *

Lower Extremities — Edema/Papulation *

Lower Extremities — Excoriation *

Lower Extremities — Lichenification *

References

Hanifin JM, et al. The eczema area and severity index (EASI): assessment of reliability in atopic dermatitis. Exp Dermatol. 2001;10(1):11-18.[DOI]

Reviewed by Daniel Diaz-Gil, MD · Last updated March 2026

Medical disclaimer

This tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional clinical judgment. Always independently verify results before making clinical decisions.

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