Keratosis Arsenic

Arsenic keratosis (from the ancient Greek “kerato-” and “asrenos”, i.e. “arsenic”) is a skin disease that is caused by prolonged exposure to arsenic on the human body. This condition is one of the varieties of chronic toxicermatitis, which is often caused by the use of synthetic preparations containing arsenic in industry and agriculture. Moreover, the chemical can enter the skin through tap water containing arsenic compounds, as well as through drinking highly carbonated or colorless water in terms of acidity.

In the dermis and epidermis, an active process of keratinization is often noted, the density of which gradually increases. The distribution of the pathology is most often noted along the peripheral borders of skin folds, and facial keratosis is also found, especially on the nose, lips and chin. In patients of any age, in many cases the pathological process involves the skin of the perineum of the genital organs and external openings, palms and soles. Keratosis also reveals hyperpigmentation, which turns into pigment-enlarged small spots,