Hydrocarbon keratosis
Skin lesion caused by exposure to certain hydrocarbon chemicals
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A hydrocarbon keratosis, also known as pitch keratosis, tar keratosis, and tar wart, is a precancerous keratotic skin lesion that occurs in people who have been occupationally exposed to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.[1]: 728
Other namesPitch keratosis, tar keratosis, and tar wart.
| Hydrocarbon keratosis | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Pitch keratosis, tar keratosis, and tar wart. |
| Tar wart | |
| Specialty | Dermatology |