L87.0: Keratosis follicularis et parafollicularis in cutem penetrans [Kyrle]
You have a skin condition with small papules.
The papules are yellow to browny-red. There is a firm layer on top of the papules. Loosening the firm layer can result in holes developing there. The holes can look like craters. The papules can appear singly or in small groups. As the papules heal, the skin there may remain darker.
The papules are mainly found on the legs. However, they can be also be found in other areas of the skin.
The exact cause of this skin disorder is not yet known.
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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