Occupational Acne

Occupational acne is acneiform eruption from industrial exposure (chloracne: dioxins/chlorinated hydrocarbons; oil/acne: cutting oils/tars/heavy oils), presenting with comedones/papules/cysts on exposed/covered areas (neck/behind ears/face/extensor arms). Treatment: identify/avoid causagent; protective clothing/gloves; workplace hygiene (shower/change clothes); topical retinoids/benzoyl peroxide; oral antibiotics for inflammatory; oral isotretinoin for severe chloracne; monitor systemic toxicity (chloracne may indicate dioxin exposure); occupational health reporting; follow-up dermatology/occupational medicine.

Common Symptoms

Comedones/papules/cysts; exposed/covered areas; by chloracne/oil/tar exposure

Causes and Pathogenesis

Industrial chemicals (chlorinated hydrocarbons/oils/tars) cause follicular hyperkeratosis and acne.

Treatment

Avoid causagent; PPE; topical retinoids/BPO; oral antibiotics/isotretinoin

Preventive Measures

Workplace protection; hygiene; avoid exposure.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Dermatology/Occupational-health department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.