Nappy rash (diaper dermatitis)
Also known as: Infantile napkin dermatoses, unspecified
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In short
Common health problems in babies include colds, coughs, fevers, vomiting, and skin problems like diaper rash or cradle cap. Many of these baby health problems are not serious.
Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine.
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Description
It is hard when your baby is sick. Common health problems in babies include colds, coughs, fevers, and vomiting. Babies also commonly have skin problems, like diaper rash or cradle cap.
Many of these problems are not serious. It is important to know how to help your sick baby, and to know the warning signs for more serious problems. Trust your intuition - if you are worried about your baby, call your health care provider right away.
Next to it in ICD-10
- L12Pemphigoid, unspecified
- L20Atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis)
- L21Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Conditions
- L23Allergic contact dermatitis, unspecified
- L40Psoriasis
- L45Scaly skin disorders in other diseases
Neighbouring codes in the classification, not a medical link.
External resources
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Nappy rash (diaper dermatitis)?
L22 (WHO, International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision).
What is the ICD-11 code for Nappy rash (diaper dermatitis)?
EH40.1Z: Infantile napkin dermatoses, 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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