Rash generalised

Description

A very non-specific term to denote a widespread acquired visible alteration of the skin from normal in situations where a more precise description or diagnosis cannot be made. If a diagnosis cannot be made then a choice from the classes Acute skin eruption of uncertain or unspecified nature and Chronic skin disorder of uncertain or unspecified nature is preferred.

Excludes

• http://id.who.int/icd/entity/923546127 – Drug eruptions

Exclusions from above levels

• ME62 – Acute skin eruption of uncertain or unspecified nature
• ME63 – Chronic skin disorder of uncertain or unspecified nature
• 19 – Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period