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Iodoquinol for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Corticosteroid [EPC] — ICD-10 L73

Iodoquinol is used in the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa, based on its FDA-labeled indications. It is a corticosteroid [epc].

What is hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)? Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic skin disease. Another name for it is acne inversa. It causes painful, boil-like lumps that form under the skin. It often affects areas where the skin rubs together, such as your armpits and groin. T… More on Hidradenitis Suppurativa →

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How Iodoquinol is used

INDICATIONS: Based on a review of a related drug by the National Research Council and subsequent FDA classification for that drug, the indications are as follows: “Possibly” Effective: Contact or atopic dermatitis; impetiginized eczema; nummular eczema; endogenous chronic infectious dermatitis; stasis dermatitis; pyoderma; nuchal eczema and chronic eczematoid otitis externa; acne urticata; localized or disseminated neurodermatitis; lichen simplex chronicus; anogenital pruritus (vulvae, scroti, ani); folliculitis; bacterial dermatoses; mycotic dermatoses such as tinea (capitis, cruris, corporis, pedis); moniliasis; intertrigo. Final classification of the less-than-effective indications requires further investigation.

Dosage

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Apply to affected area 3 to 4 times daily in accordance with physician’s directions.

Warnings

WARNING: FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY.

Side effects

ADVERSE REACTIONS: The following local adverse reactions are reported infrequently with topical corticosteroids. These reactions are listed in an approximate decreasing order of occurrence: burning, itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, maceration of the skin, secondary infections, skin atrophy, striae and miliaria.

ICD-10 codes for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

L73

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Frequently asked questions

Is Iodoquinol used to treat Hidradenitis Suppurativa?

Based on its FDA-labeled indications, Iodoquinol is used in the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa — corticosteroid [epc]. Use it only as prescribed — your clinician decides whether it's right for you.

What ICD-10 codes apply to Hidradenitis Suppurativa?

Hidradenitis Suppurativa is coded in ICD-10-CM as L73.

Informational only, drawn from FDA labeling and NIH MedlinePlus — not medical advice. Talk to your clinician about whether Iodoquinol is right for you.

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