L21.8: Other seborrhoeic dermatitis
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. These include the face, upper body and groins, for example.
Certain areas of your skin are very scaly and red. 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
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