Atopic eczema of hands

Description

Atopic eczema involving predominantly the hands. Individuals with an atopic diathesis are particularly prone to hand eczema. It may be provoked by repeated contact with irritants at work as in hairdressers, cooks and health care workers. It may manifest in a discoid pattern of eczema.

Index terms

Atopic eczema of hands
Atopic hand 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

Sibling codes

EA85.2Y – Other specified dermatitis of hands
EA85.2Z – Dermatitis of hands, unspecified

Foundation entity

Atopic eczema of hands – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1031302860

Part of: EA85.2: Dermatitis of hands › EA85: Dermatitis or eczema of hands or feet › 14: Diseases of the skin