EA80

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Atopic eczema

Description

A chronic inflammatory genetically-determined eczematous dermatosis associated with an atopic diathesis (elevated circulating IgE levels, Type I allergy, asthma and allergic rhinitis). Filaggrin mutations resulting in impaired epidermal barrier function are important in its pathogenesis. Atopic eczema is manifested by intense pruritus, exudation, crusting, excoriation and lichenification. The face and non-flexural areas are often involved in infants; involvement of the limb flexures may be seen at any age. Although commonly limited in extent and duration, atopic eczema may be generalised and life-long.

Inclusions

  • atopic dermatitis

Exclusions from above levels

  • 1F86.4 – Cercarial dermatitis
  • EB44 – Dermatitis herpetiformis
  • ED90.1 – Periorificial dermatitis
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  • 1B72.0 – Bullous impetigo of the napkin area
  • 1F23.12 – Napkin candidosis
  • EH71 – Dermatoses precipitated by drug therapy
  • EH76 – Dermatoses associated with specific classes of medication

Child codes

  • EA80.0 – Infantile atopic eczema
  • EA80.1 – Childhood atopic eczema
  • EA80.2 – Adult atopic eczema
  • EA80.Y – Other specified forms of atopic eczema
  • EA80.Z – Atopic eczema, unspecified

Foundation children elsewhere

  • 9A06.70 – Atopic eczema of eyelids
  • EA85.20 – Atopic eczema of hands

Sibling codes

  • EA81 – Seborrhoeic dermatitis and related conditions
  • EA82 – Nummular dermatitis
  • EA83 – Lichen simplex or lichenification
  • EA84 – Asteatotic eczema
  • EA85 – Dermatitis or eczema of hands or feet
  • EA86 – Dermatitis or eczema of lower legs
  • EA87 – Dermatitis or eczema of anogenital region
  • EA88 – Miscellaneous specified eczematous dermatoses
  • EA89 – Generalised eczematous dermatitis of unspecified type
  • EA8Y – Other specified eczematous dermatosis
  • EA8Z – Dermatitis or eczema, unspecified

Foundation entity

Atopic eczema – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/215767047

Part of: 14: Diseases of the skin