EK02.2

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction, sweating or contact with body fluids

Description

Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction, sweating and contact with body fluids. Irritation from body fluids may be due to high or low pH, to proteolytic enzymes or both; the irritant effect may be aggravated or caused solely by sweating and repetitive friction of apposed skin surfaces.

Index terms

  • Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction, sweating or contact with body fluids
  • Irritant contact eczema due to friction, sweating or contact with body fluids

Exclusions from above levels

  • EK00 – Allergic contact dermatitis

Child codes

  • EK02.20 – Intertriginous dermatitis due to friction, sweating or contact with body fluids
  • EK02.21 – Irritant contact dermatitis due to saliva
  • EK02.22 – Irritant contact dermatitis due to incontinence
  • EK02.23 – Irritant contact dermatitis related to stoma or fistula
  • EK02.24 – Irritant contact dermatitis related to skin contact with prostheses or surgical appliances

Foundation children elsewhere

  • EH40.10 – Primary irritant napkin dermatitis

Sibling codes

  • EK02.0 – Irritant contact dermatitis from specified external agents
  • EK02.Y – Irritant contact dermatitis due to other specified cause
  • EK02.Z – Irritant contact dermatitis, unspecified

Foundation entity

Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction, sweating or contact with body fluids – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/767409015

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: EK02: Irritant contact dermatitis › 14: Diseases of the skin