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(L23.1) Allergic contact dermatitis due to adhesives
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762 896 in individuals diagnosis allergic contact dermatitis due to adhesives confirmed
Diagnosis allergic contact dermatitis due to adhesives is diagnosed Women are 16.72% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis allergic contact dermatitis due to adhesives
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis allergic contact dermatitis due to adhesives
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease allergic contact dermatitis due to adhesives - Men and Women aged 55-59
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 allergic contact dermatitis due to adhesives
Absence or low individual and public risk
Allergic contact dermatitis due to adhesives - what does this mean
Allergic contact dermatitis due to adhesives occurs when the skin comes in contact with an adhesive containing an allergen. the allergen triggers an immune response in the skin, causing inflammation, redness, itching, and sometimes blisters.
What happens during the disease - allergic contact dermatitis due to adhesives
Allergic contact dermatitis due to adhesives is an allergic reaction caused by the body's immune system to a chemical found in certain types of adhesives. the body's immune system identifies the chemical as an invader and releases histamines to fight it off. this leads to inflammation, redness, itching, and other skin reactions.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical exam to assess the affected area
- Skin patch test to identify the allergen
- Blood test to check for allergic antibodies
- Allergy skin test to determine the cause of the reaction
- Elimination of the suspected allergen from the patient's environment
- Topical corticosteroid cream to reduce inflammation
- Antihistamines to reduce itching and inflammation
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce inflammation, itching and discomfort caused by allergic contact dermatitis due to adhesives.
- Avoid contact with the allergen.
- Apply topical corticosteroid creams or ointments to the affected area.
- Take antihistamine medications to reduce itching and inflammation.
- Use cold compresses to reduce inflammation.
- Apply moisturizing lotions or creams to the affected area.
- Avoid scratching the affected area.
- Clean the affected area with mild soap and water.
- Wear loose-fitting clothing to avoid further irritation.
12 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Allergic contact dermatitis due to adhesives - Prevention
Preventing allergic contact dermatitis due to adhesives is best achieved by avoiding contact with adhesive products or wearing protective gloves when handling them. additionally, it is important to keep the area clean and dry and to apply a moisturizer to keep the skin hydrated.