An Occupational Chrome Ulcer.
- Author:
Tai Hyok WON
1
;
Hyun Dai KIM
;
Phil Seung SEO
;
Nyung Hoon YOON
;
Seok Don PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Wonkwang University School of Medicine, Iksan, Korea. sdpark@wonkwang.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Chrome ulcer
- MeSH:
Abdomen;
Adrenal Cortex Hormones;
Adult;
Cicatrix;
Histamine Antagonists;
Humans;
Occupations;
Pruritus;
Sensation;
Skin;
Ulcer*
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2007;45(5):524-527
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Chrome may have a corrosive, necrotizing effect on tissue, so repeated skin contact to chromate might induce perforations or ulcers on the skin. This condition is called a "chrome ulcer" or "chrome hole". It appears as a small, punched-out mark with a rolled-out border. It is rarely associated with pain, but a severe itching sensation is common. We report a case of a 33-year-old man who presented with a 3 month history of several ulcers on his abdomen. He was employed at a chromate alloying process. He had several hole-like atrophic scars and unbearable pruritus. After changing his occupation, plus treatment with oral corticosteroids and antihistamines, the lesions were healed and the itching sensation faded away. However, atrophic scarring remained.
