ED80.41

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Acne conglobata

Description

An uncommon chronic severe inflammatory form of acne characterised by the development of multiple abscesses and sinuses followed by extensive hypertrophic and atrophic scarring. It may be associated with spondyloarthropathy or with other follicular occlusive diseases including dissecting cellulitis of the scalp and hidradenitis suppurativa.

Index terms

  • Acne conglobata
  • Conglobate acne
  • Follicular occlusion syndrome
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  • Follicular occlusion tetrad
  • Follicular occlusion triad

Sibling codes

  • ED80.40 – Acne fulminans
  • ED80.4Y – Other specified severe inflammatory acne
  • ED80.4Z – Severe inflammatory acne, unspecified

Foundation entity

Acne conglobata – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/360738219

Part of: ED80.4: Severe inflammatory acne › ED80: Acne › 14: Diseases of the skin