Tar melanose L81.4

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

tar melanosis (engl.)

Definition
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Patchy or diffuse, dirty-brown hyperpigmentation of the skin with years of tar contact (tar products) or contact with heavy oils with simultaneous exposure. S.a. tar skin, tar keratoses, tar carcinoma.

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Hyperpigmentation; Tar carcinoma; Tar keratoses; Tarred skin;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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