Occupational Acne in a Mechanic: A case report.

Ines Rassas; Charfeddine Amri; Adnène Henchi; Neila Chaari; Mohamed  Akrout; Jamel Zili; Irtyah  Merchaoui

doi:10.36125/ijoehy.v10i2.312

Ines Rassas
Charfeddine Amri Department of Occupational Medicine- University of Medicine; Monastir
Adnène Henchi Department of Occupational Medicine- University of Medicine; Monastir
Neila Chaari Department of Occupational Medicine- University of Medicine; Monastir
Mohamed Akrout Department of Occupational Medicine- University of Medicine; Monastir
Jamel Zili Service of Dermatology-University Hospital of Monastir
Irtyah Merchaoui Department of Occupational Medicine- University of Medicine; Monastir

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36125/ijoehy.v10i2.312

Keywords: Occupational dermatitis, Mineral oils, Prevention.

Abstract

Elaioconiosis is a work-related acneiform eruption which affects the skin of workers handling mineral oils or greases. Although itâ€™s not a rare disease, oil acne is poorly reported in the literature, particularly in Tunisia. In fact, this dermatitis seems to be under-estimated even by dermatologists and occupational physicians. The occurrence of Elaioconiosis has decreased with the use of personal protective equipment and the respect of personal hygiene measures. Time off work during the treatment is crucial to resolve these lesions.

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