ICD-Code L21.0: Seborrhoea capitis
Your skin is inflamed and therefore very scaly.
The precise cause of this skin disorder is unknown. The skin has probably been colonized by fungi. As a result, your skin has become inflamed. The areas of skin that are usually affected are those that produce a lot of sebum and are often hairy.
Your scalp is extremely scaly. Your scalp is also red and oily. Often, the skin does not itch at all, or only a little.
The rash can get worse in the winter months and with certain illnesses.
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.
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
Source
The explanation of the ICD code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).
