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.
Translations
| Language | Translation |
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English
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Dermatitis herpetiformis |
French
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Dermite herpétiforme |
Hierarchical position
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XII | Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue | |
| 2 | L10-L14 | Bullous disorders | |
| 3 | L13 | Other bullous disorders | |
| 4 | L13.0 | Dermatitis herpetiformis |
Indicated medicines
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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. |