CHLORACNE FROM AN UNUSUAL EXPOSURE TO AROCHLOR

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  • JMJ. Wister Meigs
    J. Wister Meigs
  • JAJack Jonathan Albom
    Jack Jonathan Albom
  • BKBernard L. Kartin
    Bernard L. Kartin
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Abstract
The first outbreak of acne-like lesions due to high boiling chlorinated compounds in industry in this country was noted by Schwartz1 in 1936. Subsequently, during World War II, various reports of acne-like lesions in workers exposed to certain chlorinated naphthalenes and diphenyls followed. Collier2 reported 12 cases of chloracne of the face in workers exposed to the fumes or dust of chlorinated naphthalene and one fatal case due to acute yellow atrophy of the liver. Fifty-five cases of acne-form dermatitis were reported by Kelley3 in 200 persons exposed to chlorinated naphthalene (Halowax). Good and Pensky4 described 52 cases in electricians, who handled the cold-finished product for the most part. In none of their cases was systemic involvement found. Schwartz's report5 concerned the involvement of electricians, who installed and stripped wires in ships during the war. The chlorinated naphthalene, which was impregnated into the asbestos and

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