EL73.1

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Adverse reaction to chemical peel

Description

Any adverse reaction attributable to the use of chemical peels on the skin for cosmetic enhancement. Examples include infection, chemical burns, pustular acneform eruptions, dyspigmentation and scarring. The precise adverse reaction should be documented separately.

Index terms

  • Adverse reaction to chemical peel

Sibling codes

  • EL73.0 – Adverse reaction to dermal or deep fillers
  • EL73.2 – Adverse reaction to injection of neurotoxin
  • EL73.3 – Unsatisfactory outcome from cosmetic laser surgery
  • EL73.4 – Hypomelanosis resulting from cosmetic procedure
  • EL73.5 – Dyspigmentation resulting from cosmetic procedure
  • EL73.6 – Fibrosis or scarring following cosmetic procedure

Foundation entity

Adverse reaction to chemical peel – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/845019130

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: EL73: Unsatisfactory outcome from cutaneous cosmetic surgical procedure › 14: Diseases of the skin