Irritant contact dermatitis due to plants or other vegetable matter

Definition

Irritant contact dermatitis caused by exposure to plants and other vegetable matter. Irritation may be due to the mechanical (e.g. hairs, thorns, or spines) or chemical (e.g. acids, proteolytic enzymes) properties of the plant. Occupations where there is a substantial risk include agricultural workers, florists and gardeners.

Also indexed as

Nearby in Irritant contact dermatitis from specified external agents

• EK02.00Irritant contact dermatitis due to wet work
• EK02.01Irritant contact dermatitis due to solvents
• EK02.02Irritant contact dermatitis due to exposure to acids, alkalis or other specified chemical irritants
• EK02.03Irritant contact dermatitis due to cosmetics or emollients
• EK02.04Irritant contact dermatitis due to topical medicaments or antimicrobials
• EK02.06Irritant contact dermatitis due to foods