ICD-11 classes
14 Diseases of the skin
Inflammatory dermatoses
Dermatitis and eczema
EA81 — Seborrhoeic dermatitis and related conditions
EA81.1 — Seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp

ICD-11 EA81.1 — Seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp

Seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp is characterised by varying degrees of scaling, inflammation, exudation and crusting affecting the scalp. It may occur in isolation or may be accompanied by seborrhoeic dermatitis of other sites. It may be difficult to differentiate from scalp psoriasis. Pityriasis capitis (dandruff) is considered to represent a mild form of seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp.

The diagnosis includes nothing.

It has no clarifying diagnoses.

The diagnosis is coded elsewhere:

• Skin disorders localised to the scalp #16728