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(L25.5) Unspecified contact dermatitis due to plants, except food
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242 069 in individuals diagnosis unspecified contact dermatitis due to plants, except food confirmed
Diagnosis unspecified contact dermatitis due to plants, except food is diagnosed Women are 0.03% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis unspecified contact dermatitis due to plants, except food
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis unspecified contact dermatitis due to plants, except food
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease unspecified contact dermatitis due to plants, except food - Men and Women aged 55-59
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features unspecified contact dermatitis due to plants, except food
Absence or low individual and public risk
Unspecified contact dermatitis due to plants, except food - what does this mean
Unspecified contact dermatitis due to plants, except food, occurs when the skin comes into contact with certain plants, such as poison ivy, that contain an oil called urushiol. this oil causes an allergic reaction when it comes into contact with the skin, resulting in an itchy, red rash.
What happens during the disease - unspecified contact dermatitis due to plants, except food
Unspecified contact dermatitis due to plants, except food is a type of allergic skin reaction caused by contact with a particular plant or its parts. the immune system mistakenly identifies the plant as a harmful invader and triggers an inflammatory response. this response results in redness, itching, and swelling of the skin. in some cases, blisters may also form.
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
Unspecified contact dermatitis due to plants, except food - Prevention
To prevent contact dermatitis due to plants, it is important to wear protective clothing such as long sleeves and pants when gardening, as well as gloves and safety goggles when handling plants. additionally, it is important to wash hands after handling plants and to avoid touching sensitive areas of the skin with exposed parts of plants.