Photo-allergic contact dermatitis

Description

Allergic contact dermatitis caused by sensitisation to a photoproduct of a compound either applied directly to the skin or taken up by the skin via the systemic circulation. The parent compound does not elicit an allergic reaction until it is chemically modified by exposure to ultraviolet radiation.

Index terms

Photo-allergic contact dermatitis
Photo-allergic contact eczema
Photo-allergic contact dermatitis organised by photo-allergen class

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Photo-allergic contact eczema organised by photo-allergen class
Photo-allergic contact dermatitis due to fragrances
Photo-allergic contact dermatitis due to sunscreens
Photo-allergic contact eczema due to sunscreens
Photo-allergic contact dermatitis due to plants or vegetable matter
Photo-allergic contact eczema due to plants
Photo-allergic contact dermatitis due to preservatives or biocides
Photo-allergic contact dermatitis due to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Photo-allergic contact dermatitis due to NSAIDs
Photo-allergic contact dermatitis due to medicaments other than NSAIDs
Photo-allergic contact eczema due to systemic medicaments
Occupational photo-allergic contact dermatitis
Occupational photo-allergic contact eczema

Sibling codes

EH90 – Pressure ulceration
EH92 – Dermatoses provoked by friction or mechanical stress
EH93 – Dermatoses due to foreign bodies in the skin
EH94 – Scar of skin, not elsewhere classified
EK00 – Allergic contact dermatitis
EK02 – Irritant contact dermatitis
EK10 – Allergic contact urticaria
EK11 – Protein contact dermatitis
EK12 – Allergic contact sensitisation
EK50 – Cutaneous reactions to venomous or noxious animals
EK5Y – Other specified skin disorders provoked by external factors

Foundation entity

Photo-allergic contact dermatitis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/928581291

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 14: Diseases of the skin