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(L24.4) Irritant contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin
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192 051 in individuals diagnosis irritant contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin confirmed
Diagnosis irritant contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin is diagnosed Women are 15.34% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis irritant 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 irritant contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease irritant contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin - 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 drugs in contact with skin
Absence or low individual and public risk
Irritant contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin - what does this mean
Irritant contact dermatitis due to drugs occurs when the skin comes into contact with a drug that is irritating to the skin, causing inflammation and redness. this can be caused by topical application of a drug, or contact with drug particles in the air or on clothing.
What happens during the disease - irritant contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin
Irritant contact dermatitis due to drugs is caused by direct skin contact with a drug or drug-containing product. the drug or product causes a reaction in the skin, resulting in inflammation, redness, itching, and burning. this is due to the drug's ability to disrupt the skin's protective barrier, leading to increased water loss and allowing irritants to penetrate the skin. in addition, the drug may also directly activate the immune system, leading to an inflammatory response.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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13 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Irritant contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin - Prevention
The best way to prevent irritant contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin is to use protective gloves when handling any medications, and to avoid contact with skin. additionally, it is important to keep the skin clean and moisturized, as dry and cracked skin can be more prone to irritation.