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