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Electric welding exposes workers to a complex mixture of metal fumes, ultraviolet radiation, heat and other potential occupational hazards that may contribute to acne development. Here, we report two cases of persistent nodular acne linked to electric welding exposure observed at the First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University in China. Both patients presented with persistent nodular acne clearly associated with welding environments, with improvement during periods away from occupational exposure. Based on our clinical findings and a review of the potential etiological factors and pathogenic mechanisms, these cases suggest a distinct new subtype of occupational acne related to electric welding hazards. 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