ICD-11 classes
14 Diseases of the skin
Skin disorders provoked by external factors
Dermatoses provoked by heat or electricity
EJ10 — Erythema ab igne
ICD-11 EJ10 — Erythema ab igne
A characteristic reticular telangiectatic and pigmented dermatosis resulting from repeated or prolonged exposure to infrared radiation (heat) of insufficient energy to produce a burn. It most commonly affects the lower extremities or lower back as a result of habitually sitting too close to a heat source (radiator or open hearth) or from keeping a hot water bottle held against the skin.
The diagnosis includes nothing.
It excludes 1 item.
- Burns of external body surface, specified by site (ND90-ND9Z)
It has no clarifying diagnoses.