Irritant contact dermatitis due to solvents

Description

Irritant contact dermatitis caused by skin contact with solvents such as tetrachloroethylene, toluene, turpentine, acetone, methyl acetate, ethyl acetate, hexane, citrus terpenes or ethanol. These have numerous uses including in dry-cleaning chemicals, paint thinners, nail polish removers, glue solvents and perfumes. Occupations where there are substantial risks include painters and decorators, construction workers, dry-cleaners, machinists and workers in the chemical industry.

Index terms

Irritant contact dermatitis due to solvents
Irritant contact eczema due to solvents

Exclusions from above levels

EK00 – Allergic contact dermatitis

Sibling codes

EK02.00 – Irritant contact dermatitis due to wet work
EK02.02 – Irritant contact dermatitis due to exposure to acids, alkalis or other specified chemical irritants
EK02.03 – Irritant contact dermatitis due to cosmetics or emollients
EK02.04 – Irritant contact dermatitis due to topical medicaments or antimicrobials
EK02.05 – Irritant contact dermatitis due to plants or other vegetable matter
EK02.06 – Irritant contact dermatitis due to foods

Foundation entity

Irritant contact dermatitis due to solvents – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/2142115550

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: EK02.0: Irritant contact dermatitis from specified external agents › EK02: Irritant contact dermatitis › 14: Diseases of the skin