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(L24.7) Irritant contact dermatitis due to plants, except food
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192 051 in individuals diagnosis irritant contact dermatitis due to plants, except food confirmed
Diagnosis irritant contact dermatitis due to plants, except food is diagnosed Women are 15.34% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis irritant contact dermatitis due to plants, except food
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis irritant contact dermatitis due to plants, except food
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease irritant contact dermatitis due to plants, except food - 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 plants, except food
Absence or low individual and public risk
Irritant contact dermatitis due to plants, except food - what does this mean
Irritant contact dermatitis due to plants, except food, is caused when a person comes into contact with an irritant present in a plant, such as an oil, sap, or pollen, which can cause an allergic reaction. this reaction can result in an itchy, red rash that can be accompanied by swelling and blisters.
What happens during the disease - irritant contact dermatitis due to plants, except food
Irritant contact dermatitis due to plants is caused by direct contact with plant parts or plant-derived products, such as sap, which contain irritant chemicals that damage the skin barrier and cause inflammation. the skin becomes red, itchy, and dry, and may develop blisters or weepy rashes. the severity of the reaction depends on the amount of contact, the type of plant, and the individual's sensitivity to the irritants.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical exam to identify affected areas
- Patch test to identify the allergen
- Skin scraping test to identify bacteria or fungi
- Blood tests to measure levels of inflammation
- Allergy tests to identify specific allergens
- Imaging tests such as X-ray or MRI to identify any underlying issues
- Photopatch test to identify photosensitivity
- Patch test to identify irritants
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Treat the Irritant Contact Dermatitis due to plants, except food
- Avoid further contact with the plant that caused the irritation.
- Clean the affected area with lukewarm water and soap.
- Apply a cold compress to the affected area to reduce itching and swelling.
- Apply 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 irritation.
- Use a moisturizer to keep the skin hydrated.
13 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Irritant contact dermatitis due to plants, except food - Prevention
Prevention of irritant contact dermatitis due to plants, except food, involves wearing protective clothing such as gloves and long sleeves when gardening, avoiding contact with irritating plants, and washing the skin immediately after contact with any plants. additionally, it is important to identify and avoid any plants that may be known to cause skin irritation.