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Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Soot black

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Precancerosis in the scrotal area of chimney sweeps due to intensive soot contact.

General therapyThis section has been translated automatically.

In case of occupational skin disease, a dermatologist's report and initiation of a dermatological procedure. According to § 3 BeKV (Ordinance on Occupational Diseases ), a patient with an occupational dermatosis must be treated preventively "by all suitable means" to prevent an occupational skin disease at the expense of the statutory accident insurance institution.

Operative therapieThis section has been translated automatically.

Complete surgical removal with a small safety margin is the therapy of choice, since degeneration into spinocellular carcinomas occurs more frequently than in actinic keratoses (see keratosis actinica). In multiple foci, if necessary, electrodesiccation with curettage, cryosurgery, laser (CO2 laser) or attempt of an external therapy with 5-fluorouracil (e.g. Efudix).

Progression/forecastThis section has been translated automatically.

Malignant degeneration possible. S.u. Sooty cancer.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer