Skin pigmentation scored 0 to 3 points according to VCSS criteria: none or focal, low intensity (tan; 0 points), diffuse, but limited in area and old (brown; 1 point), diffuse over most of gaiter distribution (lower 1/3) or recent pigmentation (purple; 2 points), wider distribution (above lower 1/3) and recent pigmentation (3 points).
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Qualified
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Value List
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Code Description
0
0
1
1
2
2
3
3
Designations:
Designation:
VCSS: Skin Pigmentation Score
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Definition:
Skin pigmentation scored 0 to 3 points according to VCSS criteria: none or focal, low intensity (tan; 0 points), diffuse, but limited in area and old (brown; 1 point), diffuse over most of gaiter distribution (lower 1/3) or recent pigmentation (purple; 2 points), wider distribution (above lower 1/3) and recent pigmentation (3 points).