Contact dermatitis is a type of acute or chronic inflammation of the skin caused by exposure to chemical or physical agents. Symptoms can include itchy or dry skin, a red rash, bumps, blisters, or swelling. These rashes are not contagious or life-threatening, but can be very uncomfortable for the person affected.
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ICD-10 ChapterXII: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue 1 Communicable or Non-communicable Contact Dermatitis
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Topical corticosteroid therapy is standard first-line treatment for contact dermatitis.
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1. Wikipedia: ICD-10
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Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
2. Wikipedia: Contact dermatitis
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These rashes are not contagious or life-threatening, but can be very uncomfortable.
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