Chemical burn (patient information)

Chemical burn
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Overview

Chemicals that touch skin can lead to a reaction on the skin, throughout the body, or both. Chemical exposure is not always obvious. You should suspect chemical exposure if an otherwise healthy person becomes ill for no apparent reason, particularly if an empty chemical container is found nearby.

Exposure to chemicals at work over a long period of time can cause changing symptoms as the chemical builds up in the person's body.

What are the symptoms of Chemical burn?

Depending on the type of exposure, the symptoms may include:

• Abdominal pain
• Breathing difficulty
• Bright red or bluish skin and lips
• Convulsions (seizures)
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Hives, itching, swelling, nausea, vomiting, or weakness resulting from an allergic reaction
• Irritability
• Pain where the skin has come in contact with the toxic substance
• Rash, blisters, burns on the skin
• Unconsciousness