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Irritant contact dermatitis

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

Irritant contact dermatitis is an eczematous reaction provoked by acute or prolonged and repeated contact with a substance or substances which are injurious to the skin. Common irritants include defatting agents (solvents, soaps and detergents), acids (both inorganic and organic) and alkalis (e.g. sodium hydroxide and wet cement).

exclusions

• Allergic contact dermatitis  (EK00)

sections/codes in this section (EK02-EK02)

• Irritant contact dermatitis from specified external agents  (EK02.0)
• Irritant contact dermatitis of specified site  (EK02.1)
• Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction, sweating or contact with body fluids  (EK02.2)
• Irritant contact dermatitis due to other specified cause  (EK02.Y)
• Irritant contact dermatitis, unspecified  (EK02.Z)

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