Chemicals that touch skin can lead to a reaction on the skin, throughout the body, or both.
Burn from chemicals
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.
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Source: Breastcancer.org
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Dr. Mitchell Hecht responds to a reader's question about the psychiatric effects of taking steroids. The reader reports that her mother inexplicably... Read more »