chloracne

Etiology

• exposure to halogenated hydrocarbons, including dioxin
  • cutaneous, inhalation, ingestion

Epidemiology

• halogenated hydrocarbons are found in
  • industrial products: cutting oil, herbicides
    • dioxin, agent orange
  • chemical warfare agents
  • contaminated food products

Clinical manifestations

• large monomorphic comedones, evolving into severe inflammatory scarring lesions

More general terms

• toxicity; poisoning; overdose

Additional terms

• acne