ED60.2

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Postinflammatory hypermelanosis

Description

Melanin pigmentation of the skin resulting from preceding cutaneous inflammation, particularly when this is centred on the dermo-epidermal junction as in lichen planus. Damage to melanocytes results in release of melanin into the dermis (pigmentary incontinence).

Index terms

  • Postinflammatory hypermelanosis
  • Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation

Sibling codes

  • ED60.0 – Physiological hypermelanosis
  • ED60.1 – Melasma
  • ED60.Y – Hypermelanosis of other specified aetiology
  • ED60.Z – Hypermelanosis of unspecified aetiology

Foundation entity

Postinflammatory hypermelanosis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1666934623

Part of: ED60: Acquired hypermelanosis › 14: Diseases of the skin