EK02.2
category
Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction, sweating or contact with body fluids
Definition
Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction, sweating and contact with body fluids. Irritation from body fluids may be due to high or low pH, to proteolytic enzymes or both; the irritant effect may be aggravated or caused solely by sweating and repetitive friction of apposed skin surfaces.
5 subordinate codes
EK02.20Intertriginous dermatitis due to friction, sweating or contact with body fluidsEK02.21Irritant contact dermatitis due to salivaEK02.22Irritant contact dermatitis due to incontinenceEK02.23Irritant contact dermatitis related to stoma or fistulaEK02.24Irritant contact dermatitis related to skin contact with prostheses or surgical appliances
Also indexed as
Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction, sweating or contact with body fluidsIrritant contact eczema due to friction, sweating or contact with body fluids