Perforating dermatoses

Definition

A group of skin disorders characterised by trans-epidermal elimination of abnormal matter, especially collagen or elastin, from the dermis to the exterior.

3 subordinate codes

• EE70.0Acquired perforating dermatosis
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Disorders of cutaneous connective tissue

• EE40Atrophy or degeneration of dermal or subcutaneous connective tissue
• EE41Abnormalities of dermal elastin
• EE50-EE50Poikiloderma
• EE60-EE6ZFibromatoses or keloids
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system