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Iodoquinol for Acne

Corticosteroid [EPC] — ICD-10 L70, L73

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

Acne is a common skin disease that causes pimples. Pimples form when hair follicles under your skin clog up. Most pimples form on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders. Anyone can get acne, but it is common in teenagers and young adults. It is not serious, but it can cause s… More on Acne →

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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 Acne

L70L73

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Frequently asked questions

Is Iodoquinol used to treat Acne?

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

What ICD-10 codes apply to Acne?

Acne is coded in ICD-10-CM as L70, 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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