Acne conglobata

Acne conglobata is a severe and rare form of acne characterized by interconnected abscesses, cysts, and irregular scars. This chronic inflammatory skin condition primarily affects the face, chest, back, and buttocks, often leading to significant disfigurement.

This code is appropriate for documenting a definitive diagnosis of acne conglobata. Use when the patient's medical record clearly describes the characteristic features of this severe acne variant, including deep inflammatory lesions, sinus tracts, and extensive scarring.

• Ensure documentation specifies "conglobata" to differentiate from other severe acne forms.
• Do not use for milder forms of acne, such as acne vulgaris or cystic acne without the specific conglobata features.
• Consider additional codes for associated complications like keloid scarring (L91.0) if documented.