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ED54 Xerosis cutis or asteatosis

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

Dryness of the skin surface commonly due to defatting of the epidermis by excessive exposure to soaps and detergents or desiccation from prolonged exposure to low ambient humidity. It occurs most commonly in the elderly and is seen particularly on the lower legs. It is a major cause of pruritus in the elderly. In more severe cases the skin may become inflamed (asteatotic eczema).

code elsewhere

• Asteatotic eczema  (EA84)
• Xerosis cutis due to leprosy  (1B20.3)

synonyms

• Xerosis cutis or asteatosis
• Atopic xeroderma
• Atopic dry skin
• xeroderma NOS
• Asymptomatic xerosis cutis
• Pruritic xerosis cutis
• Winter itch
• dermatitis hiemalis
• Senile pruritus
• Asteatosis cutis
• Xerosis senilis
• Dry skin of the elderly

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