Genetic or developmental disorders affecting the skin

Definition

A large group of disorders, some limited to the skin but many involving other organ systems, due to heritable genetic defects, chromosomal abnormalities or embryofetal developmental anomalies.

14 subordinate codes

• EC10-EC1YGenetic syndromes affecting the skin
• EC20Genetic disorders of keratinisation
• EC21Genetic defects of hair or hair growth
• EC22Genetic defects of nails or nail growth
• EC23Genetic disorders of skin pigmentation
• EC30-EC3ZGenetically-determined epidermolysis bullosa
• EC40-EC4YGenetic disorders affecting dermal collagen, elastin or other matrix proteins
• EC50-EC5YSpecified developmental anomalies affecting the skin
• Chromosomal disorders affecting the skin
• DNA instability syndromes affecting the skin
• Genetic disorders of adipose tissue or lipid metabolism affecting the skin
• Genetic disorders of amino acid metabolism or transport affecting the skin
• Sphingolipidoses with skin manifestations
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system

Nearby in Diseases of the skin

• EA00-EA6YCertain skin disorders attributable to infection or infestation
• EA80-EB7YInflammatory dermatoses
• EB90-EB9YMetabolic or nutritional disorders affecting the skin
• EC90-ED3YSensory or psychological disorders affecting the skin
• ED50-EG02Skin disorders involving specific cutaneous structures
• EG30-EG9ZSkin disorders involving certain specific body regions
• EH10-EH40.ZSkin disorders associated with pregnancy, the neonatal period or infancy
• EH60-EH7ZAdverse cutaneous reactions to medication