Three Cases of Skin Pigmentation Caused by 2,5-Hexanedione / 대한산업의학회지
Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
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: 199-203, 2002.
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in Korean
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
To report on the skin discoloration experienced by three workers handling 2 , 5 -hexanedioneMETHODS:
Three workers, who showed orange-brown discoloration of the palms during observation under the Kumi occupational disease surveillance system, had their history evaluated and underwent physical examination. A workplace survey was performed by an occupational physician and an industrial hygienist.RESULTS:
The three workers were determined to have been experiencing skin discoloration since the introduction of a new cleaning solvent. The new solvent contained 2,5-hexanedione, which is reported in the literature to be possibly capable of causing orangebrown discoloration of the skin. After discontinuation of solvent use, the workers recovered within a week.CONCLUSIONS:
These cases demonstrate that 2,5-hexanedione can produce skin pigmentation.
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Main subject:
Physical Examination
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Skin
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Skin Pigmentation
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Occupational Diseases
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
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