ICD-11 code : 1F28.0;
Preferred Label : Dermatophytosis of scalp;
ICD-11 definition : Dermatophytosis (tinea) affecting scalp and scalp hair. Clinical features range from
limited patchy alopecia and scaling to widespread inflammation and suppuration with
occipital lymphadenopathy. The scalp is a typical site for a kerion (q.v.), often
due to a zoophilic dermatophyte acquired from an infected animal.;
ICD-11 synonym : Scalp ringworm; Tinea capitis;
ICD-11 inclusion : Tinea capitis; Scalp ringworm;
Origin ID : 1380450203;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- TINEA [WHO-ART Included Term]
- Tinea [PASCAL descriptor]
ICD-10 Mapping
Dermatophytosis (tinea) affecting scalp and scalp hair. Clinical features range from
limited patchy alopecia and scaling to widespread inflammation and suppuration with
occipital lymphadenopathy. The scalp is a typical site for a kerion (q.v.), often
due to a zoophilic dermatophyte acquired from an infected animal.