ICD-11 classes
14 Diseases of the skin
Skin disorders involving specific cutaneous structures
Disorders of the dermis and subcutis
Disorders of cutaneous connective tissue
EE41 — Abnormalities of dermal elastin
EE41.0 — Cutis laxa

ICD-11 EE41.0 — Cutis laxa

Cutis laxa is the term used for a group of inherited and acquired conditions in which abnormalities of elastic fibres result in loose, redundant, hypoelastic skin. Typically, the skin can easily be pulled away from underlying tissue and only slowly returns to its original position. Unlike some conditions in the differential diagnosis, cutis laxa is not characterised by spontaneous bruising or abnormal scarring. Redundant skin is often most noticeable on the neck, hands, and groin, but can also be seen on the face, creating a premature aging appearance.

The diagnosis includes nothing.

The diagnosis excludes nothing.

Diagnosis with code EE41.0 contains 1 clarifying diagnosis:

1. LD28.2 — Genetically-determined cutis laxa