September 27, 2007
Chemical Burns
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A chemical burn occurs when living tissue is exposed to any of 6 types of chemical substance. Acids, bases, oxidizers, solvents, and reducing agents can all cause chemical burns without the presence of a heat source. Burns may occur right away, though they may not be immediately evident. Symptoms include itching, bleaching or darkening of the skin, burning sensations, trouble breathing, and tissue necrosis. Why are poison control centers an important resource for burn victims?
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