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Tar melanosis | |
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Other names | Melanodermatitis toxica lichenoides |
Specialty | Dermatology |
Tar melanosis is an occupational dermatosis that occurs among tar handlers after several years of exposure, characterized by a severe widespread itching that is soon followed by the appearance of reticular pigmentation, telangiectases, and a shiny appearance of the skin.[1]: 858