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Bacterial folliculitis may be superficial or involve the whole hair follicle (a boil). It may arise on any body site but is most often diagnosed in the scalp, beard area, axilla, buttocks and extremities. Systemic symptoms are uncommon. Different types of bacterial folliculitis are described below.
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.
Bacterial folliculitis is triggered by bacterial invasion; fungal folliculitis arises from fungal pathogens, and viral infections cause viral folliculitis. The physical appearance of folliculitis often involves the presence of small, inflamed bumps that can be red or white.
4 sty 2023 · Folliculitis may be infectious or, less frequently, noninfectious. Various bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites are causes of infectious folliculitis, with bacteria as the most common cause. A correct diagnosis of infectious folliculitis is essential for appropriate management.
8 sie 2023 · Most commonly, folliculitis is caused by bacterial infection of the superficial or deep hair follicle. However, this condition may also be caused by fungal species, viruses and can even be noninfectious in nature.
Gram-negative folliculitis is an acne-like disorder caused by a bacterial infection. Gram-negative bacteria include Escherichia coli , Pseudomonas aeruginosa , Serratia marcescens , Klebsiella and Proteus species.
31 sie 2022 · Bacterial folliculitis. This common type is a rash of itchy, pus-filled bumps. It occurs when hair follicles become infected with bacteria, usually Staphylococcus aureus (staph).
