ICD-11 classes
14 Diseases of the skin
Inflammatory dermatoses
Dermatitis and eczema
EA83 — Lichen simplex or lichenification
EA83.0 — Lichen simplex
ICD-11 EA83.0 — Lichen simplex
Circumscribed pruritic lichenification of the skin of any origin. If a circumscribed area of skin is subjected to repeated rubbing or scratching, localised epidermal thickening or lichenification will ensue. The nape of the neck, genitalia, perianal area and lateral calf are commonly affected sites.
It includes 1 item.
- Neurodermatitis
The diagnosis excludes nothing.
Diagnosis with code EA83.0 contains 5 clarifying diagnoses:
- EA83.00 — Lichen simplex of vulva
- EA83.01 — Lichen simplex of male genitalia
- EA83.02 — Perianal lichen simplex
- EA83.0Y — Lichen simplex of other specified site
- EA83.0Z — Lichen simplex of unspecified site
The diagnosis is coded elsewhere:
- Disturbances of cutaneous sensation #16137
- Lichen simplex #16165