Disorders of epidermal keratinisation

Definition

This group incorporates dermatoses characterised by scaling (ichthyoses and hyperkeratoses), epidermal thickening (acanthoses and keratodermas), loss of cohesion (acantholytic dermatoses and skin peeling) or xeroderma.

8 subordinate codes

• ED50Ichthyoses
• ED51Diffuse epidermal hyperkeratosis or acanthosis
• ED52Porokeratoses
• ED53Skin peeling
• ED54Xerosis cutis or asteatosis
• ED55Palmoplantar keratodermas
• ED56Keratosis pilaris
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system

Nearby in Disorders of the epidermis or epidermal appendages

• ED60-ED6YDisorders of skin colour
• ED70-ED7YDisorders of hair
• ED80-ED9YDisorders of the hair follicle
• EE00-EE0YDisorders of eccrine sweat glands or sweating
• EE10-EE1ZDisorders of the nail or perionychium
• EE20-EE21Disorders of epidermal integrity