ICD-11 code : EA84;
Preferred Label : Asteatotic eczema;
ICD-11 definition : Asteatotic eczema develops from asteatosis cutis. In the latter cracking and crazing
of the epidermal stratum corneum produces a flaky skin with a reticulate erythema
beneath the scales. It occurs particularly on the lower legs. It is more common in
the elderly and is provoked by a combination of defatting and desiccation of the epidermis.
If inflammation progresses then it may become more pruritic and eczematous, asteatotic
eczema.;
ICD-11 synonym : Eczéma craquelé; Xerotic eczema; Asteatotic dermatitis;
ICD-11 inclusion : Eczema senilis;
Origin ID : 1069298482;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- ICD-10 Mapping
Asteatotic eczema develops from asteatosis cutis. In the latter cracking and crazing
of the epidermal stratum corneum produces a flaky skin with a reticulate erythema
beneath the scales. It occurs particularly on the lower legs. It is more common in
the elderly and is provoked by a combination of defatting and desiccation of the epidermis.
If inflammation progresses then it may become more pruritic and eczematous, asteatotic
eczema.
