Atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis)
Also known as: Atopic eczema, unspecified
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In short
Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema, which is a term for several different types of non-contagious skin swelling. Most types of eczema cause dry, itchy skin and rashes on the face, inside the elbows, behind the knees, and on the hands and feet. The cause is unknown but likely involves both genetic and environmental factors, and the condition is often long-lasting, though it may get better or go away as children grow older. Treatments can include medicines, skin creams, light therapy, and good skin care.
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Description
Eczema is a term for several different types of skin swelling. Eczema is also called dermatitis. Most types cause dry, itchy skin and rashes on the face, inside the elbows and behind the knees, and on the hands and feet. Scratching the skin can cause it to turn red, and to swell and itch even more.
Eczema is not contagious. The cause of eczema is unknown. It is likely caused by both genetic and environmental factors. Eczema may get better or worse over time, but it is often a long-lasting disease. People who have it may also develop hay fever and asthma.
The most common type of eczema is atopic dermatitis. It is most common in babies and children, but adults can have it too. As children who have atopic dermatitis grow older, this problem may get better or go away. But sometimes the skin may stay dry and get irritated easily.
Treatments may include medicines, skin creams, light therapy, and good skin care. You can prevent some types of eczema by avoiding:
- Things that irritate your skin, such as certain soaps, fabrics, and lotions
- Stress
- Things you are allergic to, such as food, pollen, and animals
NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Next to it in ICD-10
- L08Other local skin infections
- L10Pemphigus, unspecified
- L12Pemphigoid, unspecified
- L21Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Conditions
- L22Nappy rash (diaper dermatitis)
- L23Allergic contact dermatitis, unspecified
Neighbouring codes in the classification, not a medical link.
External resources
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis)?
L20 (WHO, International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision).
What is the ICD-11 code for Atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis)?
EA80.Z: Atopic eczema, unspecified (WHO, ICD-11 for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics).
Sources and attribution
- ICD-11 for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, © World Health Organization, licensed under CC BY-ND 3.0 IGO.
- Names other than the official source titles: Anpheros translations and plain-language names, made with AI assistance and checked automatically; the source names are in English.
- Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine.
- ICD-10 codes and titles © World Health Organization. Source: WHO, International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (2019).
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