Nodular acne

Description

Acne in which large inflammatory nodules and fluid-filled cystic swellings as well as more superficial lesions are present. Systemic therapy with antibiotics or retinoids is usually required.

Index terms

Nodular acne
Cystic acne
Nodulocystic acne

Sibling codes

ED80.0 – Comedonal acne
ED80.1 – Superficial mixed comedonal and papulopustular acne
ED80.2 – Papulopustular acne
ED80.4 – Severe inflammatory acne
ED80.5 – Acne scarring
ED80.6 – Infantile acne
ED80.Y – Other specified acne
ED80.Z – Acne, unspecified

Foundation entity

Nodular acne – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1244484505

Part of: ED80: Acne › 14: Diseases of the skin