Allergic contact dermatitis
ICD-10 Code
L23
Allergic contact dermatitis
Definition
An inflammatory skin condition caused by an immune response to direct contact between the skin and an allergen. It consists of a delayed type of allergic reaction at the affected site with resulting red, swollen, and blistered skin that may itch or leak.
Also known as allergic contact dermatitis, allergic form of contact dermatitis — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 3042 per MONDO
- ICD10CM L23 per MONDO
- ICD9 692.9 per MONDO
- MESH D017449 per MONDO
- NCIT C26998 per MONDO
- SCTID 238575004 per MONDO
- UMLS C0162820 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Integumental system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Skin of body | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |