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This version was machine-translated from German and has not been medically reviewed. The authoritative version is the German version.

POEM – Patient-Oriented Eczema Measure

Seven questions about the past week (each 0–4), 0–28 points with severity bands according to Charman 2013

On how many days did the skin itch because of the eczema?

on no day 0 1–2 days 1 3–4 days 2 5–6 days 3 every day 4

On how many nights was sleep disturbed because of the eczema?

on no day 0 1–2 days 1 3–4 days 2 5–6 days 3 every day 4

On how many days did the skin bleed because of the eczema?

on no day 0 1–2 days 1 3–4 days 2 5–6 days 3 every day 4

On how many days did the skin weep (clear fluid) because of the eczema?

on no day 0 1–2 days 1 3–4 days 2 5–6 days 3 every day 4

On how many days was the skin cracked because of the eczema?

on no day 0 1–2 days 1 3–4 days 2 5–6 days 3 every day 4

On how many days did the skin flake because of the eczema?

on no day 0 1–2 days 1 3–4 days 2 5–6 days 3 every day 4

On how many days did the skin feel dry or rough because of the eczema?

on no day 0 1–2 days 1 3–4 days 2 5–6 days 3 every day 4

Calculation aid for healthcare professionals: the calculator reproduces what the sources cited assign to the inputs. Clinical assessment and every treatment decision remain with the treating physician. Inputs and results are not stored.