chloracne Flashcards

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Chloracne is caused by:

A
  • occupational exposure to chlorinated aromatic hydrocarbons (found in electrical conductors, insulators, insecticides/fungicides/herbicides)
  • also agent orange had chlorinated hydrocarbons
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2
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Preferred sites of chloracne:

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widespread: face, neck (including retroauricular), axilla, scrotum, penis

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3
Q

Tx of choice for chloracne:

A

Isotret

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