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    Glossary Chloracne

    rare skin condition caused by exposure to toxic chemicals

    Chloracne is a rare skin condition resembling severe acne, caused by exposure to certain toxic chemicals, particularly chlorinated compounds like dioxins. It manifests as blackheads, cysts, and pustules, primarily on the face, neck, and upper body, and is often associated with occupational or environmental exposure to these harmful substances.

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    1. Activation of Nrf2 in keratinocytes causes chloracne (MADISH)‐like skin disease in mice EMBO molecular medicine · 2014 · 81 citations
    2. Chloracne: histopathologic findings in one case Journal of cutaneous pathology · 2002 · 18 citations
    3. Do Syrian conflict survivors show novel chronic cutaneous sequelae from chlorine gas exposure: A case report and literature review Journal of International Medical Research · 2025
    4. 12-Chloracetyl-PPD, a novel dammarane derivative, shows anti-cancer activity via delay the progression of cell cycle G2/M phase and reactive oxygen species-mediate cell apoptosis European journal of pharmacology · 2016 · 18 citations
    5. The chlorine-hair interaction. III. Effect of combining chlorination with cosmetic treatments on hair properties 1988 · 1 citations
    6. 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin Increases the Expression of Genes in the Human Epidermal Differentiation Complex and Accelerates Epidermal Barrier Formation Toxicological sciences · 2011 · 86 citations
    7. Sorafenib-Associated Facial Acneiform Eruption Dermatology and therapy · 2014 · 15 citations
    8. TCDD-induced activation of aryl hydrocarbon receptor regulates the skin stem cell population Medical hypotheses · 2015 · 9 citations
    9. Acne Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology · 2011 · 2 citations
    10. Toxicity of Chlorinated Aromatic Compounds in Animals and Humans: In Vitro Approaches to Toxic Mechanisms and Risk Assessment Environmental Health Perspectives · 1985 · 2 citations
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    1. Chlorine dioxide: An effective product? Reddit · 31 Jan 2025
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