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- Can be external or internal
- Account for 2-6% of burn center admissionseMedicine from WebMD: Burns, Chemical
- Represent 7 to 10% of eye injurieseMedicineHealth: Chemical Eye Burns
- Chemical exposure is not always obvious
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Chemical burns occur when acidic or alkaline substances come in contact with the skin, causing cell death or damage.WebMD: Chemical Burns Many chemical burns can occur accidentally through mishandling of household cleaning products, or products intended for skin care, hair care and nail care.eMedicineHealth: Chemical Burns
Chemical Eye Burn
Most damage is usually limited to the front segment of the eye, which includes the cornea. Chemical burns that penetrate deeper than the cornea can cause cataracts and [glaucoma.eMedicineHealth: Chemical Eye Burns-
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Chemical Burn Questions
EPA 17 chemicals -- where are they listed? 2 AnswersThe 17 chemicals were identified as part of the EPA's 33/50 Program. This program targeted 17 priority chemicals and set as its goal a 33% reduction in relea... read more
How do you treat mild chemical burn? 1 AnswerIt depends on the chemical, but here is the general first aid for chemical burns C/O the National Institute on Health. 1. Make sure the cause of the burn ... read more
When will Burn Notice season 3 start on FX? 2 AnswersA couple FYIs: Burn Notice is on USA Network, not FX. Also, the current season is #3. Season 1 was summer '07, season 2 was summer '08. read more
What environmental effect has been observed by NOAA scientists with the replacement chemicals for CFCs? 1 AnswerThe problem with CFCs was that they were catalyzing destruction of the ozone layer, a hole in which was being seen opening over the polar regions. The ozone lay... read more -
Chemical Burn Clinical Trials
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trials of Chemical Burns
Chemical Burn Discussion and Blogs
- Health Boards: Benzac 10 % Burn and Change the Color of my Skin. (August 29, 2008)
- Volition.com Forums: Chemical Burn Scar Treatment (April 22, 2007)
- Physics Forums: Chemical Burn (August 2, 2007)
- eHealth forum: Chemical Burn From Swimming Pool (August 20, 2003)
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