ICD-10
Specific code
L13.0: Dermatitis herpetiformis
Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases,
disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide
a high level of detail and specificity.
Dapsone is a sulfone active against a wide range of bacteria. Dapsones mechanism of action is probably similar to that of the sulfonamides which involves inhibition of folic acid synthesis in susceptible organisms.