Catalog

Skin disorder attributable to malnutrition or malabsorption

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Skin disorder attributable to malnutrition or malabsorption – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1689305878

Abnormal skin which is attributable to involuntary malnutrition or malabsorption and as may result, for example, from unavailability of food, persistent vomiting, difficulties with eating and swallowing, intestinal parasites or intestinal failure. Skin signs include ichthyosis, melanosis brittle nails and poor hair growth.