1B74 Superficial bacterial folliculitis
International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2025-01
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 ()
- 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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