TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1985//
TI  - Burns related to the use of cement. Apropos of 4 cases
JO  - Annales de Dermatologie et de Venereologie
A1  - Lachapelle, J. M.
A1  - Minne, G. J.
SP  - 123
EP  - 129
VL  - 112
IS  - 2
N2  - Four patients suffering from cement burns are reported. Lesions consist of sharp-edged necrotic ulcerations, leaving hypertrophic scars after a normal course of six weeks to two months. Patch-tests are constantly negative in all patients. Quick-setting cement, and in particular ready mixed cement, is usually responsible for such lesions. Additional factors include prolonged contact with cement, pressure and/or occlusion. Cement burns are therefore considered to be alkaline burns. An increased use of premixed cement by non-occupational users play an important role in the actual frequency of such lesions. Mandatory preventive measures are needed; correct use of cement, adequate protective garments, cleaning and drying of the skin after work, etc.<p /> <p>Language: fr</p>
LA  - fr
SN  - 0151-9638
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -