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L21.0: Seborrhoea capitis

Your skin is inflamed and therefore very scaly.

The precise cause of this skin disorder is unknown. The skin has probably been colonized by fungi. As a result, your skin has become inflamed. The areas of skin that are usually affected are those that produce a lot of sebum and are often hairy.

Your scalp is extremely scaly. Your scalp is also red and oily. Often, the skin does not itch at all, or only a little.

The rash can get worse in the winter months and with certain illnesses.

Additional indicator

On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.

  • G: Confirmed diagnosis
  • V: Tentative diagnosis
  • Z: Condition after
  • A: Excluded diagnosis
  • L: Left
  • R: Right
  • B: Both sides

Further information

Note

This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).