Diseases

Chloracne

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.

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Abstract

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.

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  • Chlorine Acne
  • Acne, Chlorine
  • Acnes, Chlorine
  • Chloracnes
  • Chlorine Acnes

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34 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings blood, cerebrospinal fluid, classification, complications, congenital, diagnosis, diagnostic imaging, diet therapy, drug therapy, economics, embryology, enzymology, epidemiology, ethnology, etiology, genetics, history, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, mortality, nursing, parasitology, pathology, physiopathology, prevention & control, psychology, radiotherapy, rehabilitation, surgery, therapy, urine, veterinary, virology.

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2008

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Previous Indexing

  • Acne Vulgaris (1964-2007)
  • Chlorine (1964-2007)
  • Dermatitis, Occupational (1964-2007)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Chloracne. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D054506. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D054506
  2. Chloracne. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chloracne
  3. Chloracne. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q426955