Dermeleve Scalp (aluminum acetate)

Astringents Topical Solution, Non-Oral

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data

Overview

Aluminum acetate is a topical astringent and antiseptic.

Aluminum acetate is produced when aluminum sulfate and calcium acetate are mixed in water. Aluminum acetate topical solution acts as an astringent by constricting blood vessels. The drug relieves inflammation and itching and cools and dries skin and wet or weeping skin lesions.

Generic name: aluminum acetate
Drug class: Astringents
Therapeutic class: Dermatological

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Dermeleve Scalp:

  • Skin Irritation

Dosing

For self-medication for dermatologic conditions in adults and pediatric patients, reconstituted or diluted aluminum acetate solutions containing 0.13-0.5% aluminum acetate generally are used.

Drug interactions

Patients should consult with a clinician prior to using aluminum acetate topical solution concurrently with other topical or systemic medications.

Contraindications

Known hypersensitivity to aluminum acetate or any ingredient in the formulation.

Adverse reactions

Common adverse effects reported following topical application of aluminum acetate to the skin include local skin irritation, inflammation, and dryness.

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ICD codes

CodeTypeDescription
Skin irritation
L24ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis
L24.0ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to detergents
L24.1ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to oils and greases
L24.2ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to solvents
L24.3ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to cosmetics
L24.4ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin
L24.5ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to other chemical products
L24.6ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to food in contact with skin
L24.7ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to plants, except food
L24.8ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to other agents
L24.81ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to metals
L24.89ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to other agents
L24.9ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis, unspecified cause
L24.AICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to friction or contact with body fluids
L24.A0ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to friction or contact with body fluids, unspecified
L24.A1ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to saliva
L24.A2ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to fecal, urinary or dual incontinence
L24.A9ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due friction or contact with other specified body fluids
L24.BICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis related to stoma or fistula
L24.B0ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis related to unspecified stoma or fistula
L24.B1ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis related to digestive stoma or fistula
L24.B2ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis related to respiratory stoma or fistula
L24.B3ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis related to fecal or urinary stoma or fistula
L25ICD10CMUnspecified contact dermatitis
L25.0ICD10CMUnspecified contact dermatitis due to cosmetics
L25.1ICD10CMUnspecified contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin
L25.2ICD10CMUnspecified contact dermatitis due to dyes
L25.3ICD10CMUnspecified contact dermatitis due to other chemical products
L25.4ICD10CMUnspecified contact dermatitis due to food in contact with skin
L25.5ICD10CMUnspecified contact dermatitis due to plants, except food
L25.8ICD10CMUnspecified contact dermatitis due to other agents
L25.9ICD10CMUnspecified contact dermatitis, unspecified cause
L30.9ICD10CMDermatitis, unspecified
R21ICD10CMRash and other nonspecific skin eruption

ICD code information from First Databank (FDB).

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data