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Chloracne Summary

121 relevant articles (3 outcomes, 10 trials/studies) found for this Disease

Description: 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.

Also Known As: Chlorine Acne; Acne, Chlorine; Acnes, Chlorine; Chloracnes; Chlorine Acnes

Key Drugs and Agents for Chloracne

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Tetrachlorodibenzodioxin (TCDD) : 1 outcome 9 studies in 58 results : IBA
  2. Cholesterol : 1 outcome 1 study in 3 results : IBA
  3. diphenyl (biphenyl) : 1 outcome in 2 results : IBA
  4. Prilocaine (Citanest) : 1 outcome in 1 result : FDA 9 Generic
  5. Lidocaine (Xylocaine) : 1 outcome in 1 result : FDA 160 Generic
  6. EMLA : 1 outcome in 1 result : FDA 3 Generic
  7. Dioxins : 1 study in 16 results : IBA
  8. Oils : 1 study in 1 result : IBA
  9. Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) : 6 results : IBA
  10. Lipids : 5 results : IBA
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Diseases Related to Chloracne

  1. Neoplasms (Cancer)
  2. Poisoning
  3. Porphyrias
  4. Thyroid Diseases (Thyroid Disease)
  5. Appendicitis
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Key Therapies for Chloracne

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  1. Cautery : 1 outcome in 1 result

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