Phenol burns treated with conservative therapy: A case report

• Main Authors: Ayami Shigeno (Author), Daiki Miyao (Author), Hiromi Futagami (Author), Shinji Nakajima (Author), Yuichi Kuroki (Author), Akinori Osuka (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Phenol, a corrosive aromatic compound, is used in many polymers and plastics for industrial purposes. It has previously been used as an antiseptic agent. Phenol burns are partially thick and may cause skin hyperpigmentation. Surgical intervention, including debridement, is often unnecessary. We repo...