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Chlorine acne

MedGen UID:
120478
•Concept ID:
C0263454
•
Disease or Syndrome
Synonyms: Acne, Chlorine; Acnes, Chlorine; Chloracne; Chloracnes; Chlorine Acne; Chlorine Acnes
SNOMED CT: Chlorine acne (83684005); Chloracne (83684005)

Definition

ACNE-like skin eruptions caused by exposure to CHLORINE-containing compounds. Exposure can be by inhalation, ingestion, or through the skin. Chloracne is often seen in people who have occupational contact with chlorinated pesticides, wood preservatives, and sealants. [from MeSH]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVChlorine acne

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Drug-induced cutaneous photosensitivity: incidence, mechanism, prevention and management.
Moore DE
Drug Saf 2002;25(5):345-72. doi: 10.2165/00002018-200225050-00004. PMID: 12020173
Approach to risk assessment of PCDDs and PCDFs in Canada.
Feeley MM, Grant DL
Regul Toxicol Pharmacol 1993 Dec;18(3):428-37. doi: 10.1006/rtph.1993.1068. PMID: 8128004
Toxicity of chlorinated aromatic compounds in animals and humans: in vitro approaches to toxic mechanisms and risk assessment.
Greenlee WF, Osborne R, Dold KM, Hudson LG, Toscano WA Jr
Environ Health Perspect 1985 May;60:69-76. doi: 10.1289/ehp.856069. PMID: 2992929Free PMC Article

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