Citation

Asvesti C, Guadagni F, Anastasiadis G, Zakopoulou N, Danopoulou I, Zographakis L. Cutis 1997; 59(6): 306-308.

Affiliation

Second Department of Dermatology, A. Sygros Hospital, Athens, Greece.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1997, Quadrant HealthCom)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9218888

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.

Language: en