EA90.0

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Plaque psoriasis

Description

The commonest form of psoriasis, which manifests as well-defined red, scaly plaques on the skin. Typical sites of initial involvement are the scalp, the extensor surfaces of the elbows and knees, the lower back and the shins. In severe disease a majority of the skin surface may be involved.

Index terms

  • Plaque psoriasis
  • Psoriasis vulgaris
  • Mild plaque psoriasis
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  • Moderate plaque psoriasis
  • Severe plaque psoriasis
  • Chronic plaque psoriasis
  • Chronic small plaque psoriasis
  • Discoid psoriasis
  • Nummular psoriasis

Exclusions from above levels

  • 1B72.0 – Bullous impetigo of the napkin area
  • 1F23.12 – Napkin candidosis
  • EH71 – Dermatoses precipitated by drug therapy
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  • EH76 – Dermatoses associated with specific classes of medication

Sibling codes

  • EA90.1 – Guttate psoriasis
  • EA90.2 – Unstable psoriasis
  • EA90.3 – Erythrodermic psoriasis
  • EA90.4 – Pustular psoriasis
  • EA90.5 – Psoriasis of specified site or distribution
  • EA90.Y – Other specified forms of psoriasis
  • EA90.Z – Psoriasis of unspecified type

Foundation entity

Plaque psoriasis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1088800108

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: EA90: Psoriasis › 14: Diseases of the skin