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… Overview Note : If a chemical has been swallowed that may be a poison or may cause burning in the throat and esophagus , call … you call the Poison Control Centre, have the chemical container with you, so you can read …
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… Overview Note : If a chemical has been swallowed that may be a poison or may cause burning in the throat and esophagus , call … you call the Poison Control Centre, have the chemical container with you, so you can read …
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… Many soaps, shampoos, and perfumes cause some burning in the eye. Flushing these products … other problems. Other products also contain chemicals that can cause the eyes to burn. … eyes. But so do car air bags, which contain chemicals that can cause the eyes to burn when …
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… eye with cool water . Quickly diluting the chemical reduces the chance of serious eye … for more information about how to treat the burn. When you call the poison control centre, have the chemical container with you, so you can read …
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… Treatment Overview A chemical peel is a treatment to improve the … in its place. There are different types of chemical peels. Deeper peels give more … reddish brown with symptoms like a deep sunburn. Keeping your skin well moisturized will …
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… Overview The seriousness of a burn is determined by: The depth of the burn … of the burn. The cause (thermal, electrical, chemical, radiation, or friction). The part of … of the burn. The cause (thermal, electrical, chemical, radiation, or friction). The part of …
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… Overview Chemical pink eye (conjunctivitis) or toxic … caused by getting smoke, liquids, fumes, or chemicals in the eye. Flushing the eye with … must be done immediately to remove the toxic chemical or liquid. Mild pink eye can be …
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… there is no reason to worry. If your skin is burned by electricity, there is cause for concern. Electrical burns may look minor at first. But the burn may be more serious if tissues along the …
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… You can quickly estimate the size of a burn by using the "rule of nines." This method … surface area into percentages. Estimating burn size in adults See a picture of the "rule … 1% of the body's surface area. Estimating burn size in babies and young children See a …
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… measures, but they may help relieve your burn symptoms. Soak a facecloth in water to … bath product, such as Aveeno. Do not wash burned skin with harsh soap. Use a moisturizer … Cut a raw potato and spread the juice on the burned skin. Use chamomile diluted in warm …