Korean J Dermatol.  1985 Dec;23(6):785-789.

A Case of Toxic Erythema, Toxic Hepatitis and Exfoliative Deratitis due to Trichloroethylene

Abstract

Trichloroethylene is a very common chemical used principally as a solvent and a degreasing agent in industry, We have experienced a case of toxic erythema, toxic hepatitis, and subsequent exfoliative dermatitis possibly due to trichloroethylene in a 23-year-old male. He had dealed with a cleaning process with trichloroethylene in a factory of stainless steel materials. We report our case with the review of the toxicity of trichoroethylene.

Keyword

Trichlrooethylene; toxic erythema; toxic hepatitis; exfoliative dermatitis

MeSH Terms

Dermatitis, Exfoliative
Drug-Induced Liver Injury*
Erythema*
Humans
Male
Stainless Steel
Trichloroethylene*
Young Adult
Stainless Steel
Trichloroethylene
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