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(L23.7) Allergic contact dermatitis due to plants, except food
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762 896 in individuals diagnosis allergic contact dermatitis due to plants, except food confirmed
Diagnosis allergic contact dermatitis due to plants, except food is diagnosed Women are 16.72% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis allergic contact dermatitis due to plants, except food
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis allergic contact dermatitis due to plants, except food
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease allergic contact dermatitis due to plants, except food - 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 plants, except food
Absence or low individual and public risk
Allergic contact dermatitis due to plants, except food - what does this mean
Allergic contact dermatitis due to plants, except food, occurs when the skin comes into contact with an allergen found in plants, such as pollen, sap, or leaves. this contact can cause an immune response, leading to inflammation, itching, and a rash.
What happens during the disease - allergic contact dermatitis due to plants, except food
Allergic contact dermatitis due to plants is a type of allergic reaction that occurs when a person comes into contact with a plant that contains an allergen. this can cause a reaction in the form of an itchy rash, hives, or even anaphylaxis. the allergen is usually a protein or glycoprotein found in the sap of the plant, and it can be transferred to the skin through contact with the leaves, stems, or flowers of the plant. if the allergen is in contact with the skin for a long enough period of time, it can cause an immune response that leads to the release of histamine and other inflammatory mediators, resulting in the characteristic symptoms of allergic contact dermatitis.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Obtain a detailed history of the patient's exposure to potential allergens, including plants, and other environmental factors.
- Perform a physical examination of the affected area.
- Order a patch test to identify the specific allergen causing the reaction.
- Order a skin biopsy to rule out other conditions.
- Order laboratory tests such as a complete blood count and an immunoglobulin E (IgE) test.
- Perform an intradermal skin test to identify the specific allergen.
- Prescribe medications such as topical corticosteroids, antihistamines, or oral corticosteroids to reduce inflammation and itching.
- Recommend lifestyle changes such as avoiding contact with the allergen.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce inflammation, itching, and redness of the skin caused by allergic contact dermatitis due to plants, except food.
- Avoid contact with the allergen (plant) that caused the allergic contact dermatitis.
- Apply a topical steroid cream to reduce inflammation.
- Apply a topical antibiotic cream to reduce itching and prevent infection.
- Take oral antihistamines to reduce itching.
- Take oral corticosteroids to reduce inflammation.
- Use cool compresses to reduce inflammation and itching.
- Moisturize the affected area to reduce dryness and itching.
12 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Allergic contact dermatitis due to plants, except food - Prevention
Allergic contact dermatitis due to plants, except food, can be prevented by wearing protective clothing when working with plants, such as gloves, long sleeves, and pants; avoiding contact with plants that are known to cause allergic reactions; and washing hands and clothing after contact with plants.