ICD-11 classes
14 Diseases of the skin
Skin disorders involving specific cutaneous structures
Disorders of the epidermis and epidermal appendages
Disorders of epidermal keratinisation
ED54 — Xerosis cutis or asteatosis

ICD-11 ED54 — Xerosis cutis or asteatosis

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).

The diagnosis includes nothing.

The diagnosis excludes nothing.

Diagnosis with code ED54 contains 1 clarifying diagnosis:

1. EA84 — Asteatotic eczema