EK02.10 Irritant contact dermatitis of external ear
International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01
Irritant contact dermatitis affecting skin of external ear. This may result from retention of irritants such as soaps and shampoos in the external auditory canal or from friction and maceration from use of hearing-aids etc. Irritant damage to the skin may predispose to secondary infection.
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- Irritant contact dermatitis of external ear
- Irritant contact eczema of external ear
- Irritant otitis externa
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