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L66.1: Lichen planopilaris

You have scarring on your scalp. New hair can no longer grow there.

Your hair loss is due to a skin inflammation. This inflammation is not caused by pathogens. An inflammation of this type often stems from the body’s own immune system. The inflammation destroys the hair roots so that no new hair can grow. This usually occurs at the forehead and the temples. But other areas of the body can also be affected. The nails can be affected, too. Hair is made from keratin, as are the nails of the hands and feet. Your body is unable to form this keratin normally.

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).