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.