ICD-11 classes
14 Diseases of the skin
Skin disorders provoked by external factors
EK02 — Irritant contact dermatitis

ICD-11 EK02 — Irritant contact dermatitis

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).

The diagnosis includes nothing.

Diagnosis with code EK02 contains 5 clarifying diagnoses:

1. EK02.0 — Irritant contact dermatitis from specified external agents
   It contains 7 clarifying diagnoses.
2. EK02.1 — Irritant contact dermatitis of specified site
   It contains 6 clarifying diagnoses.
3. EK02.2 — Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction, sweating or contact with body fluids
   It contains 6 clarifying diagnoses.
4. EK02.Y — Irritant contact dermatitis due to other specified cause
5. EK02.Z — Irritant contact dermatitis, unspecified

The diagnosis is coded elsewhere:

• Dermatitis and eczema #15550
• Irritant contact dermatitis #15628