EC20

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Genetic disorders of keratinisation

Description

Heritable disorders characterised by abnormal epidermal keratinization. They include the ichthyoses and palmoplantar keratodermas.

Index terms

  • Genetic disorders of keratinisation

Child codes

  • EC20.0 – Non-syndromic ichthyosis
  • EC20.1 – Hereditary skin peeling
  • EC20.2 – Hereditary acantholytic dermatoses
  • EC20.3 – Hereditary palmoplantar keratodermas
  • EC20.Y – Other specified genetic disorders of keratinisation

Foundation children elsewhere

  • ED56 – Keratosis pilaris
  • LD27.2 – Syndromic ichthyosis

Sibling codes

  • EC21 – Genetic defects of hair or hair growth
  • EC22 – Genetic defects of nails or nail growth
  • EC23 – Genetic disorders of skin pigmentation
  • EC7Y – Other specified genetic or developmental disorders affecting the skin

Foundation entity

Genetic disorders of keratinisation – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1223911519

Part of: 14: Diseases of the skin