Synonym(s)
Acne; acne picea; folliculitis picea; Tar Acne
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Acne usually triggered by occupational contact with tars, especially coal tar. In addition to the comedogenic effect of tars, a phototoxic component can be added to the tars when exposed to UV light.
Occurrence/EpidemiologyThis section has been translated automatically.
Mainly road workers, roofers.
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Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Black follicular hyperkeratoses and folliculitis, especially in the area of the forearm and thigh extensor sides.
General therapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Settle/avoid the triggering contact substance.
External therapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Careful mild skin cleansing, in case of predominance of comedones keratolysis with e.g. benzoyl peroxide (acne fugue oxide), isotretinoin (e.g. acne normin) or tretinoin (Cordes VAS) external or mechanical grinding, if necessary operative grinding ( dermabrasion), also acne toilet, see below. acne vulgaris.
Internal therapyThis section has been translated automatically.
In case of a pronounced inflammatory component with predominance of papules and pustules, possibly minocycline 100 mg/day; see below acne vulgaris. Systemic isotretinoin therapy should be considered in therapy-resistant cases.
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Acne picea; Contact acne; Folliculitis picea; Folliculitis superficial; Pix; Professional acne;Outgoing links (9)
Acne (overview); Acne toilet; Benzoyl peroxide; Dermabrasion; Isotretinoin; Papel; Professional acne; Pustule; Tretinoin;Disclaimer
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Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer