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Superficial bacterial folliculitis

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

Bacterial infection of the follicular ostium manifested as follicular papules and pustules with perifollicular erythema. The most commonly isolated organisms are coagulase-negative staphylococci and Staphylococcus aureus. The infection may be acute but is more commonly subacute or chronic; individual lesions heal without scarring. Commonly affected sites include the scalp, beard area, thighs and buttocks.

sections/codes in this section (1B74-1B74)

• Staphylococcus aureus superficial folliculitis  (1B74.0)
• Superficial bacterial folliculitis due to other specified organism  (1B74.Y)
• Superficial bacterial folliculitis due to unspecified organism  (1B74.Z)

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