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ArticleWorld journal of clinical cases2021

Neuropathy and chloracne induced by 3,5,6-trichloropyridin-2-ol sodium: Report of three cases.

Yan Ma, Xue Cao, Li Zhang, Jin-Yu Zhang, Zu-Sha Qiao, Wen-Li Feng

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Article in World journal of clinical cases, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Yan MaDepartment of Dermatology, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi Province, China.
Xue CaoDepartment of Dermatology, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi Province, China.
Li ZhangDepartment of Dermatology, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi Province, China.
Jin-Yu ZhangDepartment of Dermatology, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi Province, China.
Zu-Sha QiaoDepartment of Dermatology, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi Province, China.
Wen-Li FengDepartment of Dermatology, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi Province, China. fengwenli@sxmu.edu.cn.
Shanxi Medical University · CN

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Abstract

backgroundChloracne is a rare skin condition that is caused by systemic exposure to halogenated aromatic compounds. The main characteristic of chloracne is blackhead, and in severe cases, it can be accompanied by systemic symptoms. Sodium 3,5,6-trichloropyridin-2-ol (STCP) is a necessary precursor compound for the production of chlorpyrifos and triclopyr, which are extensively used as a pesticide and herbicide, respectively. STCP is also a chlorophenol that has been associated with chloracne. STCP poisoning could induce mild myelin sheath damage. We herein report three cases with chloracne due to exposure to STCP. CASE SUMMARY: Three young men, aged 29, 33, and 26 years, respectively, in the same workplace had polymorphic skin lesions, characterized mainly by comedones and cysts, and one of them also had acne like lesions in the genital area. These clinical manifestations appeared when they were exposed to STCP for 3 d, 1 wk, and 2 wk, respectively. Among them, polyneuropathy and liver damage occurred. We performed dermoscopy and clinical and laboratory tests on these patients. Additionally, histopathology was used for further diagnosis in the serious patient. These patients were diagnosed with chloracne and separated from STCP. The patients were prescribed oral viaminate capsules, topical adapalene gel, and regular hematologic follow-up for aspartate transaminase and lipids. They are still under follow-up. There was no new lesions and the laboratory tests returned to normal in two patients. Pigmentation and shallow scars remained in the original areas of papules. However, in the most serious patient, new papules still appeared intermittently. All these remind us that the treatment of chloracne caused by STCP is difficult, and we should attach great importance to this new compound related with the neuropathy and chloracne.

conclusionSTCP is becoming a new chemical product to induce chloracne, which should attract the attention of all medical professionals, especially dermatologists. Due to the lack of knowledge on the new chemical, the diagnosis of chloracne cannot be made in time. Chloracne still deserves our attention.

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3,5,6-Trichloropyridin-2-ol sodiumCase reportChloracneIndustrial accidentsSkin disease

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