EK02.2
Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction, sweating or contact with body fluids
Dermatite de contato irritativa devida ao atrito, sudorese ou contato com fluidos corporais
CategoryDefinition
Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction, sweating and contact with body fluids. Irritation from body fluids may be due to high or low pH, to proteolytic enzymes or both; the irritant effect may be aggravated or caused solely by sweating and repetitive friction of apposed skin surfaces.
Index Terms
Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction, sweating or contact with body fluidsIrritant contact eczema due to friction, sweating or contact with body fluids
Subcategories (5)
EK02.20Intertriginous dermatitis due to friction, sweating or contact with body fluidsEK02.21Irritant contact dermatitis due to salivaEK02.22Irritant contact dermatitis due to incontinenceEK02.23Irritant contact dermatitis related to stoma or fistulaEK02.24Irritant contact dermatitis related to skin contact with prostheses or surgical appliances