Key differences between NIH and VSS
| VSS . | NIH . |
|---|---|
| 10 body areas | 8 body areas (rule of 9's) |
| Hands are separate | Hands are part of arms |
| Anterior torso is split into chest and abdomen | Anterior torso is not split |
| Abdomen includes genitals | Genitals are separate |
| Erythema is always red | Erythematous rashes are not always red |
| Only erythema associated with sclerosis is scored | 2 grades of sclerosis rather than 3 |
| Hyperpigmentation is considered | Hyperpigmentation or vitiligo is not scored |
| VSS . | NIH . |
|---|---|
| 10 body areas | 8 body areas (rule of 9's) |
| Hands are separate | Hands are part of arms |
| Anterior torso is split into chest and abdomen | Anterior torso is not split |
| Abdomen includes genitals | Genitals are separate |
| Erythema is always red | Erythematous rashes are not always red |
| Only erythema associated with sclerosis is scored | 2 grades of sclerosis rather than 3 |
| Hyperpigmentation is considered | Hyperpigmentation or vitiligo is not scored |