Urticaria activity score

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

UAS; Urtiaria activity score

Definition
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Score to determine the daily activity of a urticaria. The score is generally determined over 7 days (UAS7). The degree of severity is measured using a scale of points ranging from 0-6. The maximum value is 42 points.

General information
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How many hives have occurred in the last 24 hours?

  • None =0
  • Few (<20) = 1
  • Many (21-50) =2
  • Very many (>50) or large confluent areas =3

How severe was the itching in the last 24 hours?

  • No itching = 0
  • Light (present but not impairing) =1
  • Moderate (no significant impairment of daily activities or sleep) =2
  • Very severe (significant impairment of daily activities or sleep) =3

Urticaria activity score one day Sum of points (0-6)

Urticaria activity score of one week (U7) Sum of points (maximum 42)

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020