EH40.01

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Disseminated infantile seborrhoeic dermatitis

Description

A widespread form of infantile seborrhoeic dermatitis affecting the napkin area, scalp, face, neck, axillae and anterior trunk. In contrast to atopic eczema, pruritus is not usually evident and the infant remains otherwise well.

Index terms

  • Disseminated infantile seborrhoeic dermatitis
  • generalised seborrhoeic eczema of infancy

Exclusions from above levels

  • ED91.2 – Seborrhoea
  • http://id.who.int/icd/entity/653663824 – Congenital malformations affecting the skin
  • LD27 – Syndromes with skin or mucosal anomalies as a major feature

Sibling codes

  • EH40.00 – Cradle cap
  • EH40.02 – Psoriasiform napkin dermatitis
  • EH40.0Z – Infantile seborrhoeic dermatitis, unspecified

Foundation entity

Disseminated infantile seborrhoeic dermatitis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1859072657

Part of: EH40.0: Infantile seborrhoeic dermatitis › EH40: Dermatoses of infancy › 14: Diseases of the skin