Tar melanosis

Tar melanosis is an occupational dermatosis that occurs among tar handlers after several years of exposure, characterized by a severe widespread itching that is soon followed by the appearance of reticular pigmentation, telangiectases, and a shiny appearance of the skin.^[1]: 858

Tar melanosis
Other names	Melanodermatitis toxica lichenoides
Specialty	Dermatology

See also

• Skin lesion