(2011) Long-term skin damage due to chemical weapon exposure. Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology. pp. 64-68. ISSN 1556-9527
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Abstract
Sulfur mustard (2,2-dichlorodiethyl sulfide: SM), the protagonist of vesicant chemical weapons, was first used in July 1917. Despite prohibition of its production and use by international conventions, it has been used in several conflicts. More than 100,000 soldiers and civilians were injured due to SM exposure during Iran--Iraq war (1980--1988). The acute skin lesions consist of erythema, edema, and blisters. Skin xerosis and pruritus, pigmentation disorders, scars, and cherry angiomas are among the most common long-term skin lesions after contact with SM. Although SM is a well-known carcinogenic substance, skin cancers are rarely reported.</.
Item Type: | Article |
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Keywords: | Mustard blister scar angioma skin cancer sulfur mustard exposure transepidermal water-loss iranian veterans wartime exposure gas lesions manifestations complications betamethasone pruritus Ophthalmology Toxicology |
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Page Range: | pp. 64-68 |
Journal or Publication Title: | Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology |
Journal Index: | ISI |
Volume: | 30 |
Number: | 1 |
Identification Number: | https://doi.org/10.3109/15569527.2010.529547 |
ISSN: | 1556-9527 |
Depositing User: | مهندس مهدی شریفی |
URI: | http://eprints.bmsu.ac.ir/id/eprint/6590 |
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