EG60

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Anal pruritus

Description

Anal pruritus is irritation of the skin at the anal margin and surrounding perianal skin which results in the desire to scratch.

Index terms

  • Anal pruritus
  • Perianal itching
  • Pruritus ani

Sibling codes

  • EG61 – Infections of the anus or perianal skin
  • EG62 – Inflammatory dermatoses of the perianal area
  • EG63 – Sacrococcygeal pilonidal disease

Foundation entity

Anal pruritus – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1237083575

Part of: 14: Diseases of the skin