1F28.0 Dermatophytosis of scalp

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2025-01

Dermatophytosis (tinea) affecting scalp and scalp hair. Clinical features range from limited patchy alopecia and scaling to widespread inflammation and suppuration with occipital lymphadenopathy. The scalp is a typical site for a kerion (q.v.), often due to a zoophilic dermatophyte acquired from an infected animal.

inclusions

• Tinea capitis
• Scalp ringworm

postcoordination

synonyms

• Dermatophytosis of scalp
• Tinea capitis
• Scalp ringworm

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