Question 1

have a chemical burn on my cornea from gasoline.got under my contact, all of it didn't wash off, didn't bother me til 2 days later.will it heal?

Accepted Answer

See an eye doctor: Most corneal burns from gasoline will heal, my concern is the period of time the gasoline remained on your cornea under your contact.  I suggest seeing an eye doctor who will be able to evaluate the extent of your injury.

Question 2

can i die from chemical burn if i ignore it?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If on the skin and you have flushed off the chemical you might suffer some local complications but will not die.  If the chemical agent is potent and ingested you need to get to an emergency room immediately.  The skin if that is the only problem can be handled in the er or in your family doctor's office.

Question 3

can vagisil cause chemical burn?

Accepted Answer

Could cause an: irritation if you are sensitive one of the ingredients. Do not use any more of it.

Question 4

how can i heal a chemical burn on face?

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After care: Keep the area clean and i would keep Bacitracin on the area with some kind of dressing.  Eventually you may need a topical steroid.  I would recommend seeing a physician if it is a severe burn.

Question 5

what can soothe a chemical burn from using nair?

Accepted Answer

Burns: If you have suffered a chemical burn it should be evaluated in an urgent care. Depending on the chemical and the location determines the next treatment plans.

Question 6

how long to repigment my skin after chemical burn?

Accepted Answer

Chemical burn: It all depends on the thickness of the burn. Pigment cells are on the dermis and if killed by the burn, pigment may not return.

Question 7

how do you quickly heal a chemical burn on your face?

Accepted Answer

Chemical burn: Acutely, you should flush the area with lots of fluid to minize exposure time and resultant damage.  Once damage is done, you can use an antibiotic ointment to prevent infection and keep the area moist.  If severe scarring occurs, topical and local steroids may be beneficial to modulate wound healing.

Question 8

can the acids in a facewash cause a mild chemical burn?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Anyone can have a topical unknown sensitivity to anything. This can happen even if you have used it many times. Sometimes the bean counters change the formula.

Question 9

help! i have a chemical burn on my forhead. help please!?

Accepted Answer

Clean it properly: Check the material safety data sheet for proper cleaning of the chemical.  Most can be cleaned with water taking care not to get any in the eyes, but some must be removed with other methods.  After that, treat it like any other burn.  Use aloe, vitamin e, antibiotic ointment, and keep it out of the sun while healing.  Sometimes, burn ointments like aquphor can be helpful.  Healing time varies.

Question 10

any over-the-counter help for someone with chemical burn?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Chemical burns vary from caustics like lye, to acid and even more erosive chemicals.  Immediate action should be to flush off the agent causing the burn.  If the skin is red and not opened, then you can treat it with cool soaks and keeping it clean.  If the skin outer layer is burnt off and the pain is significant, you should go to an emergency room or at least contact a poison control center.

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Have a chemical burn on my cornea from gasoline.got under my contact, all of it didn't wash off, didn't bother me til 2 days later.will it heal?

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Can i die from chemical burn if i ignore it?

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Can vagisil cause chemical burn?

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How can i heal a chemical burn on face?

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What can soothe a chemical burn from using nair?

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How long to repigment my skin after chemical burn?

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How do you quickly heal a chemical burn on your face?

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Can the acids in a facewash cause a mild chemical burn?

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Help! i have a chemical burn on my forhead. help please!?

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Any over-the-counter help for someone with chemical burn?

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