'Is all that's blistered burned?' ... A case of kerosene contact burns.
A case of chemical burns following prolonged exposure to kerosene in the home is presented. The appearance are discussed together with the possible systemic effects which have been reported. Early treatment to remove the agent followed by observation and dressing in a burns unit is recommended.
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Plastic Surgery Department, Newcastle General Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000328:Adult; D001830:Body Surface Area; D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007648:Kerosene / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012837:Silver Sulfadiazine / Q000008:administration & dosage
D007648:Kerosene; D012837:Silver Sulfadiazine