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Table 1 Korean acne grading system

From: Effects of the myrtle essential oil on the acne skin—clinical trials for Korean women

Grade

Description

1

Papulesa ≤ 10

2

Papules 11–30

3

Papules ≥ 31, nodulesb ≤ 10

4

Nodules 11–20, ± mild ongoing scars

5

Nodules 21–30, ± moderate ongoing scars

6

Nodules ≥ 31, ± severe ongoing scars, ± sinus tract

  1. aPapule, acne which is smaller than 5 mm
  2. bNodule, acne which is larger than 5 mm