title: Hydrofluoric acid burns.
abstract: We observed seven patients who presented consecutively with hydrofluoric acid hand burns. The clinical characteristics of these patients and the course of their disease and treatment are reviewed. Dermatologists should be aware that a hydrofluoric acid burn constitutes a dermatologic emergency. Specialized treatment is required to prevent topical, system, and even lethal toxic effects.
authors.affiliation: Second Department of Dermatology, A. Sygros Hospital, Athens, Greece.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Asvesti
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Guadagni
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Anastasiadis
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Zakopoulou
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Danopoulou
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Zographakis
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006115:Greece; D006795:Household Products / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D006858:Hydrofluoric Acid / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D006858:Hydrofluoric Acid