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(L24.0) Irritant contact dermatitis due to detergents
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192 051 in individuals diagnosis irritant contact dermatitis due to detergents confirmed
Diagnosis irritant contact dermatitis due to detergents is diagnosed Women are 15.34% more likely than Men
81 299
Men receive the diagnosis irritant contact dermatitis due to detergents
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis irritant contact dermatitis due to detergents
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease irritant contact dermatitis due to detergents - Men aged 55-59 and Women aged 60-64
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 irritant contact dermatitis due to detergents
Absence or low individual and public risk
Irritant contact dermatitis due to detergents - what does this mean
Irritant contact dermatitis due to detergents occurs when the skin is exposed to harsh or irritating detergents, resulting in inflammation and an itchy, red, scaly rash. the rash usually appears within hours or days of exposure and can last for days or weeks, depending on the severity of the reaction.
What happens during the disease - irritant contact dermatitis due to detergents
Irritant contact dermatitis due to detergents is caused by the direct effect of the detergent on the skin, which can cause inflammation, redness, swelling, and itching. the detergent strips away the natural oils and protective layers of the skin, leading to an increase in the permeability of the skin to other irritants and allergens, resulting in an inflammatory response.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Perform a physical exam to determine the affected area and to assess the severity of the symptoms.
- Obtain a detailed history of the patient's exposure to detergents.
- Conduct a patch test to determine if the patient is allergic to certain detergents.
- Perform a skin biopsy to confirm the diagnosis.
- Perform additional tests to rule out other conditions.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Treat the Irritant Contact Dermatitis due to Detergents
- Avoid contact with detergents and other irritants
- Clean the affected area with mild soap and lukewarm water
- Apply a cool compress to the affected area to reduce itching and inflammation
- Apply a moisturizing cream or ointment to the affected area to soothe the skin
- Take an antihistamine to reduce itching and inflammation
- Use a topical corticosteroid cream or ointment to reduce inflammation and itching
- Take oral corticosteroids if the condition does not improve with other treatments
13 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Irritant contact dermatitis due to detergents - Prevention
The best way to prevent irritant contact dermatitis due to detergents is to wear protective gloves when handling detergents, and to use mild detergents with a neutral ph. additionally, it is important to avoid contact with the skin by keeping detergents away from the eyes, nose, and mouth, and to wash hands thoroughly after use.