Cement eczema L23.5

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Allergic contact eczema caused by type IV sensitisation to chromate and cobalt salts after months or years of skin exposure to cement-containing substances In case of work dependency, it is indicated as an occupational skin disease.

Localization
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Hands.

Clinical features
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Eczematous skin changes with lichenification, redness, scaling, erosions, rhagades.

Diagnosis
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General therapy
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Avoid the sensitizing agent.

External therapy
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Last updated on: 29.10.2020