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EK12 Allergic contact sensitisation

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

The presence of specific delayed type IV hypersensitivity of the immune system to a given substance without imputation of past or current disease. Such sensitisation is normally acquired by prior contact of the skin or mucous membranes with the substance or with one chemically closely related to it (cross-reactivity). Subsequent contact with the substance may provoke an allergic reaction. In certain circumstances such sensitisation may prevent an individual from taking up or continuing employment where exposure to the allergen cannot be avoided. Some individuals sensitized to a specific allergen may, however, never experience symptoms on contact with it.

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synonyms

• Allergic contact sensitisation
• Allergic contact sensitisation organised by allergen class
• Allergic contact sensitisation to allergens from clothing or footwear
• Allergic contact sensitisation to cosmetics or fragrances
• Allergic contact sensitisation to dental materials
• Allergic contact sensitisation to food flavours or additives
• Allergic contact sensitisation to hairdressing products
• Allergic contact sensitisation to industrial biocides, cutting oils or disinfectants
• Allergic contact sensitisation to metals or metal salts
• Metal allergy
• Allergic contact sensitisation to plants or other specified organic matter
• Allergic contact sensitisation to plastics, glues or resin systems
• Allergic contact sensitisation to photographic chemicals
• Allergic contact sensitisation to preservatives or biocides
• Allergic contact sensitisation to rubber chemicals
• Allergic contact sensitisation to systemic medicaments
• Allergic contact sensitisation to topical medicaments
• Allergic contact sensitisation to other specified allergens not elsewhere classifiable
• Allergic contact sensitisation due to occupational exposure to allergen

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