ClinRO-score

ClinRO (Clinician-Reported Outcomes):

Used by dermatologists to assess visible changes in eyebrows and eyelashes.

Alopecia areata affects more than just scalp hair. Loss of eyebrows or eyelashes can significantly impact appearance, function, and quality of life. A reliable scoring method is essential— especially when evaluating new treatments.
In 2020, an international research team developed a new scoring method¹ that makes it easier and more accurate to assess eyebrows and eyelashes in alopecia areata. Until now, most assessment methods focused mainly on scalp hair loss, leaving important aspects of the disease under-measured.

ClinRO Measure for Eyebrow Hair Loss™ 

Examine both eyebrows from two feet away and select the best response below:

0. The eyebrows have full coverage and no areas of hair loss
1. There are minimal gaps in eyebrow hair and distribution is even
2. There are significant gaps in eyebrow hair or distribution is not even
3. No notable eyebrow hair

ClinRO Measure for Eyelash Hair Loss™ 

Examine the upper and lower eyelashes of both eyes and select the best response option below:

0. The eyelashes form a continuous line along the eyelids on both eyes
1. There are minimal gaps and the eyelashes are evenly spaced along the eyelids on both eyes
2. There are significant gaps along the eyelids or the eyelashes are not evenly spaced along the eyelids
3. No notable eyelashes

Reference:

Kathleen W Wyrwich, Helen Kitchen, et al. Development of Clinician-Reported Outcome (ClinRO) and Patient-Reported Outcome (PRO) Measures for Eyebrow, Eyelash and Nail Assessment in Alopecia Areata. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2020;21(5):725-732.