Peat Fire Cancer
Peat fire cancer is a cutaneous condition that may develop on the shins of women due to hydrocarbon-fueled heat exposure from coal-fired clothing warmers. See also * Kangri ulcer * Kairo cancer * List of cutaneous conditions Many skin conditions affect the human integumentary system—the organ system covering the entire surface of the body and composed of skin, hair, nails, and related muscle and glands. The major function of this system is as a barrier against t ... References Skin conditions resulting from physical factors External links

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Kangri Ulcer
Kangri ulcers are a cutaneous condition prevalent among the poorer classes of Kashmir, and a consequence of wearing warm embers.MARJOLIN'S ULCER OF THE SCALP: CASE REPORT AND LITERATURE REVIEW. Malheiro E., Pinto A., Choupina M., Barroso L., Reis J., Amarante J. Servigo Cirurgia Plastica, Hosp. S. Joao, Porto, Portugal. Annals of Burns and Fire Disasters - vol. XIV - n. 1 - March 2001. Available at: http://www.medbc.com/annals/review/vol_14/num_1/text/vol14n1p39.htm It is unique to this area and may progress to Kangri cancer. See also * Marjolin's ulcer * Peat fire cancer * List of cutaneous conditions Many skin conditions affect the human integumentary system—the organ system covering the entire surface of the body and composed of skin, hair, nails, and related muscle and glands. The major function of this system is as a barrier against t ... References Skin conditions resulting from physical factors {{Cutaneous-condition-stub ...
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