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Chemical burn due to skin contact with corrosive substance
Queimadura química devida ao contato da pele com substância corrosiva
CategoryDefinition
A chemical skin burn is an acute, severe irritant reaction to skin contact with corrosive or caustic substances sufficient to cause cell necrosis. The corrosive potential of substances depends on their chemical properties, concentration and pH, and on the duration and type of skin contact. Occlusion has an additive effect.
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Chemical burn due to skin contact with corrosive substanceChemical burn due to occupational skin contact with corrosive substanceChemical burn of skin categorized by depth of injury