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
ED63 — Acquired hypomelanotic disorders
ED63.2 — Postinflammatory hypomelanosis
ICD-11 ED63.2 — Postinflammatory hypomelanosis
A reduction in skin pigmentation apparent following the resolution of skin inflammation. This may be from an inflammatory dermatosis such as dermatitis or lichen planus or may follow trauma or interventional procedures. The loss of pigment may cause significant psychological distress in dark-skinned individuals but in most cases is temporary.
The diagnosis includes nothing.
It excludes 1 item.
- Postinfective hypomelanosis (ED63)
It has no clarifying diagnoses.