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20 mar 2018 · Pityrosporum folliculitis is an acute, intensely pruritic eruption caused by Malassezia furfur, the causative organism of tinea versicolor. The condition frequently manifests as follicular papules and pustules on the upper trunk (ie, upper back and chest as well as shoulders) of young to middle-aged adults.
L73.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM L73.9 became effective on October 1, 2024. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of L73.9 - other international versions of ICD-10 L73.9 may differ.
6 wrz 2020 · Zwany także „Malassezia folliculitis”, tego rodzaju zapalenie mieszków włosowych występuje, gdy cząsteczki drożdży z rodzaju Malassezia dostają się do mieszków włosowych i namnażają się, tworząc wysypkę przypominającą trądzik na skórze.
Understanding the ICD-10 codes associated with folliculitis, its causes, symptoms, and treatment options is crucial for nursing professionals to provide optimal patient care. Key ICD-10 Codes for Folliculitis L73.9 - Follicular disorder, unspecified This code is used when the specific type of follicular disorder is not detailed.
Although sometimes morphologically similar, pityrosporum folliculitis has some unique clinical features, such as pruritus (which can be severe), a predilection for monomorphic primary lesions, and will not respond to oral antibiotics (and may even worsen in this setting).
20 mar 2020 · The species distribution on the skin and the pathogenetic potential of the yeast varies between different Malassezia related diseases such as head and neck dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, pityriasis versicolor, and Malassezia folliculitis.
18 lip 2022 · Overgrowth of fungi involved in disease pathology has been linked to immunocompromised populations; however, little is known about the presentation of PF in these patients. Therefore, this review aims to summarize clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of PF in immunocompromised populations. PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase were ...
