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(L24.8) Irritant contact dermatitis due to other agents
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192 051 in individuals diagnosis irritant contact dermatitis due to other agents confirmed
Diagnosis irritant contact dermatitis due to other agents is diagnosed Women are 15.34% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis irritant contact dermatitis due to other agents
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis irritant contact dermatitis due to other agents
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease irritant contact dermatitis due to other agents - Men aged 55-59 and Women aged 60-64
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 95+in in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features irritant contact dermatitis due to other agents
Absence or low individual and public risk
Irritant contact dermatitis due to other agents - what does this mean
Irritant contact dermatitis due to other agents occurs when the skin comes into contact with an irritant agent such as a chemical, detergent, or cleaning product. this causes the skin to become red, inflamed, and itchy. in more severe cases, blisters may form and the skin may become dry and cracked.
What happens during the disease - irritant contact dermatitis due to other agents
Irritant contact dermatitis due to other agents is caused by direct contact with a substance that irritates the skin. this can be due to exposure to strong acids, alkalis, solvents, detergents, or other chemicals. the irritation results in inflammation, redness, itching, and burning of the skin. in some cases, blisters may form, and the skin may become dry and cracked.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the affected area
- Skin patch test
- Allergy testing
- Blood tests
- Biopsy of the affected area
- Cultures of the affected area
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: Reduce inflammation, itching, and discomfort caused by irritant contact dermatitis due to other agents.
- Avoid contact with the irritant.
- Apply a cold compress or soak the affected area in cool water.
- Apply a topical steroid cream or ointment.
- Take an oral antihistamine to reduce itching.
- Use a moisturizing cream or lotion to prevent dryness.
- Take an oral anti-inflammatory medication, such as ibuprofen.
- Apply a topical antibiotic ointment to prevent infection.
13 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Irritant contact dermatitis due to other agents - Prevention
The best way to prevent irritant contact dermatitis due to other agents is to avoid contact with the irritant. if contact is unavoidable, wearing protective clothing and gloves can help minimize skin exposure. additionally, using barrier creams, such as petroleum jelly, can help reduce the risk of irritation.