Research Article

In Vivo Investigation of ALBO-OS Scaffold Based on Hydroxyapatite and PLGA

Table 1

Numerical scale for evaluation of the skin reaction.

Degree

Erythema
 Without erythema0
 Mild erythema1
 Well defined erythema2
 Expressed erythema3
 Heavy erythema (deep lesions, scabs, burns, and necrosis)4
Edema
 Without edema0
 Very mild edema1
 Mild edema (well defined edges)2
 Moderate edema (~1 mm thickness)3
 Heavy edema (thickness > 1 mm, spreading out of application site) 4
Total possible score of irritation8