Professional acne - Altmeyers Encyclopedia

Synonym(s)

Acne; acne occupationalis; Commercial acne; Industrial acne; Professional acne

Definition
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Acne induced by occupational substances. Depending on the contact substance, a distinction is made between:

Oil acne: For workers in oil fields and refineries.
Oil acne, pitch acne, tar acne for road workers, locksmiths, roofers in contact with oils, tar, especially coal tar.
Chlorine acne: For electrical industry workers.

Notice.

Possibly indication of occupational dermatosis.

Therapy
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Avoid the triggering agent, i.e. the contact substance. If necessary display of an occupational dermatosis. Always use freshly washed work clothes. Usually an external treatment with e.g. vitamin A acid, see Acne vulgaris. In cases of severe forms a systemic treatment with vitamin A acid derivatives should be considered, see acne vulgaris, occupational dermatoses.