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List of ICD-9 codes 140–239: neoplasms; List of ICD-9 codes 240–279: endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases, and immunity disorders; List of ICD-9 codes 280–289: diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs; List of ICD-9 codes 290–319: mental disorders; List of ICD-9 codes 320–389: diseases of the nervous system and sense organs
ICD-9 chapters; Chapter Block Title I 001–139: Infectious and Parasitic Diseases II 140–239: Neoplasms III 240–279: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases, and Immunity Disorders IV 280–289: Diseases of the Blood and Blood-forming Organs V 290–319: Mental Disorders VI 320–389: Diseases of the Nervous System and Sense Organs ...
Malassezia globosa, Malassezia furfur Tinea versicolor (also pityriasis versicolor ) is a condition characterized by a skin eruption on the trunk and proximal extremities. [ 1 ] The majority of tinea versicolor is caused by the fungus Malassezia globosa , although Malassezia furfur is responsible for a small number of cases.
Malassezia furfur is a unicellular organism which varies in size between 1.5 and 4.5 × 2.0–6.5 micrometers. The cells have a bottle-like shape due to a small protrusion visible at the end of each cell. Cells are difficult to grow in a lab since they require specific conditions. [7]
Malassezia yeast is believed to play a role. [6] It is not a result of poor hygiene. [7] Diagnosis is typically clinical and based on the symptoms present. [4] [8] The condition is not contagious. [9] The typical treatment is topical antifungal cream and anti-inflammatory agents. [3] Specifically, ketoconazole or ciclopirox are effective. [10]
ICD-10CM codes: Mycoses B35-B49 [4] Micrograph showing a mycosis (aspergillosis). The Aspergillus (which is spaghetti-like) is seen in the center and surrounded by inflammatory cells and necrotic debris. H&E stain. Specialty: Infectious Diseases [5] Types: Systemic, superficial, subcutaneous [3] Causes: Pathogenic fungus: dermatophytes, yeasts ...
Malassezia folliculitis or pityrosporum folliculitis, [1] is a skin condition caused by infection by Malassezia (formerly Pityrosporum) yeast. [2]: 314 The skin of the upper trunk area including the back, chest, arms and sometimes the neck is often affected and this condition is often seen in young to middle aged adults, although it has been known to occur in adults well into their sixties ...
White piedra is caused by Trichosporon beigelii. [5] [6] White piedra can occur on the hair of the scalp; Trichosporon ovoides is likely the cause in this case. [7]White piedra on scalp hair is rarely caused by Trichosporon inkin; pubic hair with white piedra is what T. inkin is mainly associated with. [8]