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(L23.6) Allergic contact dermatitis due to food in contact with skin
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762 896 in individuals diagnosis allergic contact dermatitis due to food in contact with skin confirmed
Diagnosis allergic contact dermatitis due to food 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 food 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 food in contact with skin
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease allergic contact dermatitis due to food 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 food in contact with skin
Absence or low individual and public risk
Allergic contact dermatitis due to food in contact with skin - what does this mean
Allergic contact dermatitis due to food in contact with skin is a type of skin inflammation caused by an allergic reaction to food proteins that come into contact with the skin. symptoms usually include redness, itching, and swelling at the site of contact.
What happens during the disease - allergic contact dermatitis due to food in contact with skin
Allergic contact dermatitis due to food in contact with skin is an immune-mediated reaction which occurs when the skin comes in contact with a food allergen. the allergen is first absorbed into the skin, triggering an immune response which causes the release of cytokines and other inflammatory mediators. this results in inflammation and itching of the skin, and can lead to the formation of blisters, redness, and swelling.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Perform a physical examination of the affected area.
- Take a complete medical history of the patient.
- Identify the source of the allergen.
- Perform skin patch testing.
- Perform a prick test.
- Perform a blood test to detect IgE antibodies.
- Perform intradermal testing.
- Perform an elimination diet.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Treating Allergic Contact Dermatitis due to food in contact with skin
- Avoid contact with the food that caused the allergic reaction
- Wash the affected area with mild soap and lukewarm water
- Apply a cold compress to the affected area to reduce inflammation
- Use a topical corticosteroid cream or ointment to reduce inflammation and itching
- Take an oral antihistamine to reduce itching and inflammation
- Apply a barrier cream or ointment to protect the skin from further contact with the allergen
- Use a moisturizer to keep the skin hydrated
- See a doctor if the symptoms do not improve or worsen
12 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Allergic contact dermatitis due to food in contact with skin - Prevention
To prevent allergic contact dermatitis due to food in contact with skin, it is important to always wear gloves when handling food, wash hands thoroughly and regularly, and avoid contact with food allergens that are known to cause a reaction. additionally, it is important to keep food away from the skin and to avoid cross-contamination between different food allergens.