Atopic eczema

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

A chronic inflammatory genetically-determined eczematous dermatosis associated with an atopic diathesis (elevated circulating IgE levels, Type I allergy, asthma and allergic rhinitis). Filaggrin mutations resulting in impaired epidermal barrier function are important in its pathogenesis. Atopic eczema is manifested by intense pruritus, exudation, crusting, excoriation and lichenification. The face and non-flexural areas are often involved in infants; involvement of the limb flexures may be seen at any age. Although commonly limited in extent and duration, atopic eczema may be generalised and life-long.

code elsewhere

• Atopic eczema of eyelids  (9A06.70)
• Atopic eczema of hands  (EA85.20)

sections/codes in this section (EA80-EA80)

• Infantile atopic eczema  (EA80.0)
• Childhood atopic eczema  (EA80.1)
• Adult atopic eczema  (EA80.2)
• Other specified forms of atopic eczema  (EA80.Y)
• Atopic eczema, unspecified  (EA80.Z)

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