Acne keloid
ICD-10 Code
L73.0
Acne keloid
Definition
A chronic eruption of fibrous papules that develop and fuse to form a thick sclerotic, hypertrophic band at a site of deep folliculitis, usually along the posterior hairline of the scalp. It is most commonly seen in men of African descent.
Also known as acne keloid, keloidal folliculitis — per MONDO
Also identified as
- ICD10CM L73.0 per MONDO
- MESH D000153 per MONDO
- NCIT C34346 per MONDO
- SCTID 238746008 per MONDO
- UMLS C0001145 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Integumental system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Skin of body | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |