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Occupational Acne Associated with Electric Welding: A Novel Case Report

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  • Renchuan Jia

  • Sushupti Kayastha

  • Shixin Han

  • August 18, 2026

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    Occupational acne can cause irreversible scarring and psychological distress among workers, particularly in electric welding.

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    Two cases of persistent nodular acne linked to electric welding exposure were reported at the First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University.

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    Both patients showed improvement in acne during periods away from their welding jobs, indicating a correlation with occupational exposure.

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    The study proposes a new subtype of occupational acne, termed welder's acne, due to specific hazards associated with electric welding.

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    Treatment for the patients included oral minocycline and topical therapies, with one patient transitioning to an office role for reduced exposure.

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Case Report: Acne related to electric welding, a new type of occupational acne

  • by Renchuan Jia, Sushupti Kayastha, Shixin Han

  • August 18, 2026

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