Two Cases of Cement Burn.
10.5021/ad.2000.12.3.197
- Author:
Sang Hee YOO
;
Young Gull KIM
;
Ai Young LEE
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cement;
Cement bum;
Occupation
- MeSH:
Burns*;
Calcium Hydroxide;
Dermatitis, Contact;
Occupational Exposure;
Occupations;
Skin;
Ulcer
- From:Annals of Dermatology
2000;12(3):197-198
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Wet cement can cause caustic ulcers due to its alkalinity. Besides caustic ulcers frequently called cement burn, allergic and irritant contact dermatitides are common in cement workers. Alkalinity of calcium hydroxide in wet cement combined with the effect of pressure and occlusion against skin may result in cement burn. We report two cases of cement burn due to their occupational exposures.
