Allergic contact dermatitis

Definition

Allergic contact dermatitis is an eczematous response provoked by a Type IV delayed immune reaction in the skin to a substance or substances to which the individual has previously been sensitized.

Exclusions

• Allergic contact sensitisation (EK12)
• Irritant contact dermatitis (EK02)

15 subordinate codes

• EK00.0Allergic contact dermatitis due to clothing or footwear
• EK00.1Allergic contact dermatitis due to cosmetics or fragrances
• EK00.2Allergic contact dermatitis due to dental materials
• EK00.3Allergic contact dermatitis due to food flavours or additives
• EK00.4Allergic contact dermatitis due to hairdressing products
• EK00.5Allergic contact dermatitis due to industrial biocides, cutting oils or disinfectants
• EK00.6Allergic contact dermatitis due to metals or metal salts
• EK00.7Allergic contact dermatitis due to allergenic haptens derived from plants or organic matter
• EK00.8Allergic contact dermatitis due to plastics, glues or resin systems
• EK00.9Allergic contact dermatitis due to preservatives or biocides
• EK00.AAllergic contact dermatitis due to rubber chemicals
• EK00.BAllergic contact dermatitis due to systemic medicaments
• EK00.CAllergic contact dermatitis due to topical medicaments
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Skin disorders provoked by external factors

• EH90Pressure ulceration
• EH92Dermatoses provoked by friction or mechanical stress
• EH93Dermatoses due to foreign bodies in the skin
• EH94Scar of skin, not elsewhere classified
• EJ0Y-EJ0YDermatoses provoked or exacerbated by exposure to cold
• EJ10-EJ1YDermatoses provoked by heat or electricity
• EJ20-EJ6YDermatoses provoked by light or UV radiation
• EJ71-EJ7ZDermatoses due to ionizing radiation