EK02.20

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

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

Description

Intertriginous dermatitis (intertrigo) is a form of irritant contact dermatitis of the skin folds (axillary, submammary, genitocrural, abdominal apron) caused by repetitive shearing forces of skin on skin. Sweat, other body fluids, occlusion and obesity all contribute to its development.

Index terms

  • Intertriginous dermatitis due to friction, sweating or contact with body fluids
  • Chafing
  • Intertriginous eczema
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  • Intertrigo
  • Submammary intertrigo
  • Inframammary intertrigo
  • Genitocrural intertrigo

Exclusions from above levels

  • EK00 – Allergic contact dermatitis

Sibling codes

  • 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 entity

Intertriginous dermatitis due to friction, sweating or contact with body fluids – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/937488272

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: EK02.2: Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction, sweating or contact with body fluids › EK02: Irritant contact dermatitis › 14: Diseases of the skin