Chloracne, palmoplantar keratoderma and localized scleroderma in a weed sprayer.
The case of a 53-year-old man who developed chloracne, palmoplantar keratoderma and scleroderma after many years of exposure to a variety of chloracnegens is reported. Chloracne is a rare but important acneiform eruption associated with exposure to halogenated aromatic compounds used primarily in agriculture. However, to our knowledge, the association of palmoplantar keratoderma and scleroderma with exposure to chloracnegens has not been previously reported.
Department of Dermatology, Waikato Public Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand.
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Poskitt
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Duffill
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D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000473:pathology*; D000382:Agricultural Workers' Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000473:pathology*; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D006540:Herbicides / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007645:Keratoderma, Palmoplantar / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012594:Scleroderma, Localized / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000473:pathology*
D006540:Herbicides