Overview
A skin lesion is an unusual growth or appearance of the skin compared to the skin around it.
Skin lesions could be something you're born with or something you pick up along the way. They might be benign or severe, symmetrical or asymmetrical, all over the body or just in some spots.
Skin lesions are relatively frequent, and they usually arise as a result of localized skin irritation, such as sunburns or contact dermatitis. On the other hand, others can be symptoms of underlying conditions, such as infections, diabetes, or autoimmune or genetic disorders.
The classification of Skin Lesions ICD 10, used to indicate a diagnosis has the code L98.9 “for Disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified”.