Chapter 12 - Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)»Dermatitis and eczema (L20-L30)»Allergic contact dermatitis (L23)
L23
Allergic contact dermatitis
Sub-codes (10)
- L23.0 Allergic contact dermatitis due to metals
- L23.1 Allergic contact dermatitis due to adhesives
- L23.2 Allergic contact dermatitis due to cosmetics
- L23.3 Allergic contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin
- L23.4 Allergic contact dermatitis due to dyes
- L23.5 Allergic contact dermatitis due to other chemical products
- L23.6 Allergic contact dermatitis due to food in contact with the skin
- L23.7 Allergic contact dermatitis due to plants, except food
- L23.8 Allergic contact dermatitis due to other agents
- L23.9 Allergic contact dermatitis, unspecified cause
Related indications (MeSH) (1)
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact38 drugs (20 approved, 18 experimental)
A contact dermatitis due to allergic sensitization to various substances. These substances subsequently produce inflammatory reactions in the skin of those who have acquired hypersensitivity to them as a result of prior exposure.