ICD-11 classes
14 Diseases of the skin
Inflammatory dermatoses
Dermatitis and eczema
EA81 — Seborrhoeic dermatitis and related conditions

ICD-11 EA81 — Seborrhoeic dermatitis and related conditions

A group of related inflammatory skin disorders affecting predominantly the scalp, face, upper trunk and flexures and characterised by variable amounts of erythema, scale, inflammation and exudation. It is thought that Malassezia yeasts pay an important role in their pathogenesis. Although these disorders are common, they are seen with increased frequency and severity amongst persons infected with HIV.

The diagnosis includes nothing.

It excludes 1 item.

  • Seborrhoea (ED91.2)

Diagnosis with code EA81 contains 8 clarifying diagnoses:

  1. EA81.0 — Seborrhoeic dermatitis of face
  2. EA81.1 — Seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp
  3. EH40.0 — Infantile seborrhoeic dermatitis
    It contains 3 clarifying diagnoses.
  4. 9A06.71 — Seborrhoeic dermatitis of eyelids
  5. AA10 — Seborrhoeic otitis externa
  6. 1F2D.1 — Malassezia folliculitis
  7. EA81.Y — Seborrhoeic dermatosis of other specified type or distribution
  8. EA81.Z — Seborrhoeic dermatitis, unspecified

The diagnosis is included in 5 other classes.

  • Infantile seborrhoeic dermatitis (EH40.0)
  • Seborrhoeic dermatitis of eyelids (9A06.71)
  • Seborrhoeic otitis externa (AA10)
  • Malassezia folliculitis (1F2D.1)
  • HIV-associated seborrhoeic dermatitis (EL3Y)

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