EA84

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Asteatotic eczema

Description

Asteatotic eczema develops from asteatosis cutis. In the latter cracking and crazing of the epidermal stratum corneum produces a flaky skin with a reticulate erythema beneath the scales. It occurs particularly on the lower legs. It is more common in the elderly and is provoked by a combination of defatting and desiccation of the epidermis. If inflammation progresses then it may become more pruritic and eczematous, asteatotic eczema.

Index terms

  • Asteatotic eczema
  • Asteatotic dermatitis
  • Eczema senilis
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  • Eczéma craquelé
  • Xerotic eczema

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

Sibling codes

  • EA80 – Atopic eczema
  • EA81 – Seborrhoeic dermatitis and related conditions
  • EA82 – Nummular dermatitis
  • EA83 – Lichen simplex or lichenification
  • 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

Asteatotic eczema – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1069298482

Part of: 14: Diseases of the skin