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(L23.3) Allergic contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin
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762 896 in individuals diagnosis allergic contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin confirmed
Diagnosis allergic contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin is diagnosed Women are 16.72% more likely than Men
317 686
Men receive the diagnosis allergic contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis allergic contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease allergic contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin - 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 drugs in contact with skin
Absence or low individual and public risk
Allergic contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin - what does this mean
Allergic contact dermatitis due to drugs occurs when a person's skin comes into contact with certain drugs and their immune system reacts to form an allergic reaction. this reaction can manifest as redness, itching, swelling, and blisters on the skin.
What happens during the disease - allergic contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin
Allergic contact dermatitis due to drugs is an inflammatory skin disorder caused by direct contact with a drug or its metabolites. upon contact, the drug molecules bind to the skin proteins and activate the body's immune system, resulting in the release of inflammatory chemicals that cause skin redness, swelling, itching, and blistering.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the affected area
- Skin prick test
- Patch testing
- Blood tests
- Intradermal skin test
- Photopatch test
- Oral provocation test
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Treat allergic contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin.
- Avoid contact with the drug that caused the reaction.
- Apply a topical corticosteroid cream.
- Take oral antihistamines.
- Apply a topical calcineurin inhibitor cream.
- Use a wet compress.
- Take oral corticosteroids.
- Take immunosuppressants.
- Use a barrier cream.
- Take phototherapy.
12 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Allergic contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin - Prevention
The best way to prevent allergic contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin is to avoid contact with known allergens, wear protective gloves when handling medications, and use topical medications in the least amount and for the shortest duration possible. additionally, it is important to be aware of any potential interactions between medications and other substances.