Acne venenata

Classification according to ICD-10
L24	Toxic contact dermatitis
ICD-10 online (WHO version 2019)

The Acne Venenata or Kontaktakne one of the exogenous forms of acne . It is characterized by the fact that the skin changes that are typical of acne occur after contact with a triggering substance.

The following subtypes are known:

• Chlorine acne , occurs after contact with chlorinated hydrocarbons.
• Oil acne , occurs after contact with mineral oils and lubricants .
• Tar acne , occurs after contact with tar products .

Sometimes the acne cosmetica is also added. It occurs after using comedogenic cosmetics .

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