(L23.5) Allergic contact dermatitis due to other chemical products

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762 896 in individuals diagnosis allergic contact dermatitis due to other chemical products confirmed

Diagnosis allergic contact dermatitis due to other chemical products is diagnosed Women are 16.72% more likely than Men

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Women receive the diagnosis allergic contact dermatitis due to other chemical products

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Risk Group for the Disease allergic contact dermatitis due to other chemical products - Men and Women aged 55-59

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 95+in in women, the disease manifests at any age
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+

Disease Features allergic contact dermatitis due to other chemical products

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Allergic contact dermatitis due to other chemical products - what does this mean

Allergic contact dermatitis due to other chemical products occurs when the skin comes into contact with a chemical allergen, causing an allergic reaction. this reaction causes redness, swelling, itching, and sometimes blistering of the skin.

What happens during the disease - allergic contact dermatitis due to other chemical products

Allergic contact dermatitis due to other chemical products occurs when a person is exposed to a chemical or other product that they are allergic to. the skin becomes red, itchy, and inflamed when the allergen comes into contact with the skin. the body's immune system reacts to the allergen by releasing histamine, which causes the symptoms of the condition.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Perform a physical examination of the affected area
  • Perform a patch test to determine the cause of the allergic reaction
  • Take a detailed history of the patient's exposure to other chemical products
  • Conduct a skin prick test to detect IgE antibodies
  • Perform a skin biopsy to confirm the diagnosis
  • Order blood tests to measure levels of IgE antibodies
  • Prescribe medications to reduce inflammation and itching

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main goal of the Treatment: Treat Allergic Contact Dermatitis due to other chemical products
  • Avoiding contact with the allergen
  • Application of topical steroids
  • Application of topical calcineurin inhibitors
  • Oral antihistamines
  • Oral corticosteroids
  • Phototherapy
  • Systemic immunosuppressive agents
  • Surgery for severe cases
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12 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Allergic contact dermatitis due to other chemical products - Prevention

Prevention of allergic contact dermatitis due to other chemical products can be achieved by avoiding contact with known irritants, wearing protective clothing, using protective gloves, and using hypoallergenic products. additionally, it is important to read labels carefully and avoid any products with known allergens.