1F2D.4

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Tinea nigra

Description

A disease of the skin, caused by an infection with the fungi Tinea nigra. This disease is characterised by brown to black macules; small, flat circumscribed changes in the colour of skin. This disease commonly presents on the palmar surfaces, soles, or other skin surfaces. Transmission is by direct contact with contaminated soil, wood, or vegetation. Confirmation is identification of Tinea nigra in a skin sample.

Index terms

  • Tinea nigra
  • Keratomycosis nigricans palmaris

Inclusions

  • Keratomycosis nigricans palmaris

Exclusions from above levels

  • 1F23 – Candidosis
  • 1F28 – Dermatophytosis
  • 2B01 – Mycosis fungoides
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  • CA70 – Hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to organic dust
  • NE83.1 – Infection arising from device, implant or graft, not elsewhere classified

Sibling codes

  • 1F2D.0 – Pityriasis versicolor
  • 1F2D.1 – Malassezia folliculitis
  • 1F2D.2 – White piedra
  • 1F2D.3 – Black piedra
  • 1F2D.5 – Onychomycosis due to non-dermatophyte mould
  • 1F2D.Y – Other specified non-dermatophyte superficial dermatomycoses
  • 1F2D.Z – Non-dermatophyte superficial dermatomycoses, unspecified

Foundation entity

Tinea nigra – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1723085409

Part of: 1F2D: Non-dermatophyte superficial dermatomycoses › 01: Certain infectious or parasitic diseases