Catalog

Irritant contact dermatitis

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Link to WHO Definition

Irritant contact dermatitis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/195009390

Irritant contact dermatitis is an eczematous reaction provoked by acute or prolonged and repeated contact with a substance or substances which are injurious to the skin. Common irritants include defatting agents (solvents, soaps and detergents), acids (both inorganic and organic) and alkalis (e.g. sodium hydroxide and wet cement).

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