ICD-11 code : 6B25.1;
Preferred Label : Excoriation disorder;
ICD-11 definition : Excoriation disorder is characterized by recurrent picking of one's own skin leading
to skin lesions, accompanied by unsuccessful attempts to decrease or stop the behaviour.
The most commonly picked sites are the face, arms and hands, but many individuals
pick from multiple body sites. Skin picking may occur in brief episodes scattered
throughout the day or in less frequent but more sustained periods. The symptoms result
in significant distress or significant impairment in personal, family, social, educational,
occupational or other important areas of functioning.;
ICD-11 synonym : dermatillomania; skin picking disorder;
ICD-11 inclusion : skin picking disorder;
Origin ID : 726494117;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
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Excoriation disorder is characterized by recurrent picking of one's own skin leading
to skin lesions, accompanied by unsuccessful attempts to decrease or stop the behaviour.
The most commonly picked sites are the face, arms and hands, but many individuals
pick from multiple body sites. Skin picking may occur in brief episodes scattered
throughout the day or in less frequent but more sustained periods. The symptoms result
in significant distress or significant impairment in personal, family, social, educational,
occupational or other important areas of functioning.
