An Occupational Chrome Ulcer / 대한피부과학회지
Korean Journal of Dermatology
;
: 524-527, 2007.
Article
in Korean
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| ID: wpr-21129
ABSTRACT
Chrome may have a corrosive, necrotizing effect on tissue, so repeated skin contact to chromate might induce perforations or ulcers on the skin. This condition is called a "chrome ulcer" or "chrome hole". It appears as a small, punched-out mark with a rolled-out border. It is rarely associated with pain, but a severe itching sensation is common. We report a case of a 33-year-old man who presented with a 3 month history of several ulcers on his abdomen. He was employed at a chromate alloying process. He had several hole-like atrophic scars and unbearable pruritus. After changing his occupation, plus treatment with oral corticosteroids and antihistamines, the lesions were healed and the itching sensation faded away. However, atrophic scarring remained.
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Main subject:
Pruritus
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Sensation
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Skin
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Ulcer
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Cicatrix
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones
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Abdomen
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Histamine Antagonists
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Occupations
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Dermatology
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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