Allergic contact dermatitis

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

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

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

code elsewhere

• Allergic contact dermatitis of external ear  (EG40.0)
• Allergic contact gingivostomatitis  (DA02.30)

sections/codes in this section (EK00-EK00)

• Allergic contact dermatitis due to clothing or footwear  (EK00.0)
• Allergic contact dermatitis due to cosmetics or fragrances  (EK00.1)
• Allergic contact dermatitis due to dental materials  (EK00.2)
• Allergic contact dermatitis due to food flavours or additives  (EK00.3)
• Allergic contact dermatitis due to hairdressing products  (EK00.4)
• Allergic contact dermatitis due to industrial biocides, cutting oils or disinfectants  (EK00.5)
• Allergic contact dermatitis due to metals or metal salts  (EK00.6)
• Allergic contact dermatitis due to allergenic haptens derived from plants or organic matter  (EK00.7)
• Allergic contact dermatitis due to plastics, glues or resin systems  (EK00.8)
• Allergic contact dermatitis due to preservatives or biocides  (EK00.9)
• Allergic contact dermatitis due to rubber chemicals  (EK00.A)
• Allergic contact dermatitis due to systemic medicaments  (EK00.B)
• Allergic contact dermatitis due to topical medicaments  (EK00.C)
• Other specified allergic contact dermatitis  (EK00.Y)
• Allergic contact dermatitis, unspecified  (EK00.Z)

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