ICD-11 classes
14 Diseases of the skin
Skin disorders involving specific cutaneous structures
Disorders of the epidermis and epidermal appendages
Disorders of skin colour
ED61 — Acquired melanotic macules or lentigines
EJ20.2 — Actinic lentiginosis
ICD-11 EJ20.2 — Actinic lentiginosis
The presence of multiple actinic lentigines. This is a common finding in people with fair skin who have a long history of repeated exposure to the sun where it most commonly affects the upper extremities, upper back, forehead and scalp (if bald). It can be generalised and occur at an earlier age in people with an addiction to sun-bathing and use of sun beds.
The diagnosis includes nothing.
The diagnosis excludes nothing.
It has no clarifying diagnoses.
The diagnosis is coded elsewhere:
- Photoaging of the skin #17221