Ann Dermatol.  2000 Sep;12(3):197-198. 10.5021/ad.2000.12.3.197.

Two Cases of Cement Burn

• Yoo SH
• Kim YG
• Lee AY

• KMID: 2163980
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2000.12.3.197

Abstract

Wet cement can cause caustic ulcers due to its alkalinity. Besides caustic ulcers frequently called cement burn, allergic and irritant contact dermatitides are common in cement workers. Alkalinity of calcium hydroxide in wet cement combined with the effect of pressure and occlusion against skin may result in cement burn. We report two cases of cement burn due to their occupational exposures.

Keyword

Cement; Cement bum; Occupation

MeSH Terms

Burns*
Calcium Hydroxide
Dermatitis, Contact
Occupational Exposure
Occupations
Skin
Ulcer
Calcium Hydroxide