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Folliculitis keloidalis, also called folliculitis keloidalis nuchae (FKN), is a chronic scarring folliculitis of the occipital scalp. It mostly affects men of African-Caribbean descent with black curly hair.
Acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN), also known as "acne keloidalis", "dermatitis papillaris capillitii", "folliculitis keloidalis", "folliculitis keloidis nuchae", and "nuchal keloid acne", [1]: 526 is a destructive scarring folliculitis that occurs almost exclusively on the occipital scalp of people of African descent, primarily men. [2]
Introduction. Folliculitis keloidalis (also called folliculitis keloidalis nuchae) is best grouped as one of the neutrophilic scarring alopecias. Histology of folliculitis keloidalis nuchae. Low power view exhibits a dense superficial and deep inflammatory process with dermal scarring and follicular disruption (Figure 1).
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.
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. It encompasses various follicular conditions, including unspecified folliculitis.
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.
ICD-10 For ICD-10, not all glaucoma diagnoses require the use of Staging at the 7th digit. These are the Codes in ICD-10 that do not have a laterality digit: Code the Stage for the most severely affected eye, if required in the 7th digit. 1. Unspecified open-angle glaucoma H40.10-(Requires Stage digit for most severely affected eye) 2.
