What is skin melanosis?

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Cutaneous melanosis is a group of skin diseases characterized by diffuse pigmentation in the exposed parts of the face, including Lear's melanosis, occupational melanosis, frictional melanosis and sivat's heterochromic melanosis. What is cutaneous melanosis? Next, I'd like to share my views with you.

What is skin melanosis?

The pathogenesis of melanosis is not clear, its main mechanism is due to the disorder of pigment metabolism in the body. Therefore, in the case of this disease, it can be divided into two categories: one is limited melanosis;

One is generalized melanosis or systemic melanosis. Most of the localized melanosis occurs in the head and face of the human body, especially in the face and neck. The occurrence of melanosis may be related to ultraviolet radiation, or photosensitive reaction, plus pigmentation and other factors.

Most of them occurred in the exposed parts, such as the face and neck, followed by the chest and upper limbs. The course of disease was chronic and progressive. Grayish brown or dark brown reticulate or punctate patches. Actively find and remove all kinds of incentives, avoid exposure and contact with photosensitive substances, change the occupational environment.

matters needing attention

Improve the operation method to minimize the contact opportunities. Installation of ventilation, exhaust, dust collection equipment to reduce the concentration of dust in the workshop. When transporting asphalt, necessary protective measures should be taken, especially at night and cloudy day. Strengthen personal protection, wear work clothes, work caps, masks and gloves, and apply protective agents to the exposed skin.