Genetic disorders of keratinisation

Definition

Heritable disorders characterised by abnormal epidermal keratinization. They include the ichthyoses and palmoplantar keratodermas.

5 subordinate codes

• EC20.0Non-syndromic ichthyosis
• EC20.1Hereditary skin peeling
• EC20.2Hereditary acantholytic dermatoses
• EC20.3Hereditary palmoplantar keratodermas
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system

Also indexed as

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