Catalog

Occupational phototoxic reactions to skin contact with exogenous photoactive agents

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Occupational phototoxic reactions to skin contact with exogenous photoactive agents – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1790876521

Non-allergic cutaneous inflammation caused by occupational skin contact with photoactive toxins produced by photoactive agents (chromophores) on activation by ultraviolet radiation. No previous sensitisation is required.