Irritant contact dermatitis due to plants or other vegetable matter

Description

Irritant contact dermatitis caused by exposure to plants and other vegetable matter. Irritation may be due to the mechanical (e.g. hairs, thorns, or spines) or chemical (e.g. acids, proteolytic enzymes) properties of the plant. Occupations where there is a substantial risk include agricultural workers, florists and gardeners.

Index terms

Irritant contact dermatitis due to plants or other vegetable matter
Irritant contact eczema due to plants or other vegetable matter
Irritant contact dermatitis due to plants, except food

Exclusions from above levels

EK00 – Allergic contact dermatitis

Sibling codes

EK02.00 – Irritant contact dermatitis due to wet work
EK02.01 – Irritant contact dermatitis due to solvents
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
EK02.06 – Irritant contact dermatitis due to foods

Foundation entity

Irritant contact dermatitis due to plants or other vegetable matter – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1772703008

Allowed postcoordination axes

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