Question 1

what effect does sulfuric acid have on human skin?

Accepted Answer

Burn: It will burn the skin badly.

Question 2

i spilled dilute sulfuric acid on myself, is this dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Wash it off: right away. Neutralize the remaining acid on your skin with a paste of baking sofa and water. If the burn appears serious go to the ER at your local hospital. If not, wash and dry the area and apply Neomycin cream to prevent infection. Cover the area loosely and keep it clean.

Question 3

how can i heal skin contamination with concentrated sulfuric acid?

Accepted Answer

Sulfuric Acid: can cause skin burns. What type of contamination are you referring to?

Question 4

will a small sulfuric acid burn heal on its own?

Accepted Answer

It depends: If it is a superficial (i.e., 1st- or 2nd-degree) burn, it will heal on its own within 3 weeks. If it is a full-thickness (i.e., 3rd-degree) burn, it will only heal on its own from the sides if it is very small or narrow. Otherwise, a 3rd-degree burn would need to be skin-grafted. If the wound is not healed after 3 weeks of good wound care, see a general, plastic, or burn surgeon.

Question 5

sulfuric acid just splashed into my dads eyes and they were badly injured. doc says the chemical will start reacting after some days. plz suggest..

Accepted Answer

Start reacting?: I am not sure what start reacting means.  Acid burns are dramatic, painful and sulfuric acid is one of the more dangerous.  HOwever, acid burns coagulate tissue which blocks penetration, so unless the acid was very concentrated, your did will probably do OK in the long run.  I hope he has seen an ophthalmologist (not optometrist) and will be received proper topical medical care.

Question 6

im chemistry lab i got either sulfuric acid or naoh (25% concentration)on my hand. i washed it off now theres a small burn. should i do anything else?

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No: You may use an over the counter antibiotic cream like Neosporin to prevent infection.
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Question 7

treated wart w/ potassium/sodium hydroxide for 3 days. hurt some healthy cells. area now full of pinkish plasma + dark gooey cells. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Get seen: That stuff is too strong for warts. It's A dangerous home remedy. If this gets worse, get seen.

Question 8

if i'm allergic to latex does that mean i'm also allergic to potassium thioglycolate and calcium hydroxide? i am burning and red from using nair

Accepted Answer

No: Irritation is very common with these, more likely than allergy, but latex sensitivity is an unrelated issue.

Question 9

used potassium+sodium hydroxide on wart for 3 days 2x/day.now area has dark gooey cells w/out feeling, oozing pinkish plasma. normal regrowth, or bad?

Accepted Answer

Alkali burn: You'll probably want to get seen now. I am sorry someone recommended this as a home remedy

Question 10

is it safe to take milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) every day to help with constipation with a multivitamin? heard it can deplete potassium.

Accepted Answer

Cobstipation: Daily laxative may be necessary in some people, but only after they have had their colon evaluated by colonoscopy first and the source of constipation thoroughly evaluated  and if psyllium and fiber don't suffice.

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Will a small sulfuric acid burn heal on its own?

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Sulfuric acid just splashed into my dads eyes and they were badly injured. doc says the chemical will start reacting after some days. plz suggest..

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Im chemistry lab i got either sulfuric acid or naoh (25% concentration)on my hand. i washed it off now theres a small burn. should i do anything else?

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Treated wart w/ potassium/sodium hydroxide for 3 days. hurt some healthy cells. area now full of pinkish plasma + dark gooey cells. is this normal?

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If i'm allergic to latex does that mean i'm also allergic to potassium thioglycolate and calcium hydroxide? i am burning and red from using nair

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Used potassium+sodium hydroxide on wart for 3 days 2x/day.now area has dark gooey cells w/out feeling, oozing pinkish plasma. normal regrowth, or bad?

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Is it safe to take milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) every day to help with constipation with a multivitamin? heard it can deplete potassium.

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