Chemical Burns Learning Center

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Welcome

Chemicals that touch skin can cause a limited skin reaction, an overall body reaction, or both.

Basic Info

Symptoms
Depending on the type of exposure, the symptoms may include: Abdominal pain; Bright red or Bluish skin and lips; Breath...
Causes
  • Household Products
Tests
  • Examination of Skin
  • Physical Exam
  • Respiratory exam
Treatments
Make sure the cause of the burn has been removed. Try not to come in contact with it yourself. If the chemical is dry, ...
Drugs
  • sulfADIAZINE
Risk Factors
  • Battery fluid causing toxic effect
  • Cleaning product causing toxic effect
  • Household product causing toxic ...
Complications
  • Blindness
  • Coma
  • Injury of respiratory system
Prevention
Many household products are made of toxic chemicals. It is important to read and follow label instructions, including a...
Doctor Specialties
  • Emergency Medicine doctor

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