Mechanism and treatment of sulfur mustard-induced cutaneous injury
Skin is the fi rst organ exposed to sulfur mustard (SM). The mechanism of SM-induced cutaneous injury has not been fully clarifi ed so far, which is a major obstacle to the development of effective treatments for SM-induced injury. So far, there is no satisfactory therapy for acute symptoms and lo...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2014-12-01
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| Series: | Chinese Journal of Traumatology |
| Online Access: | http://www.cjtrauma.com/apps/ojs/index.php/cjt/article/view/595 |
| Summary: | Skin is the fi rst organ exposed to sulfur
mustard (SM). The mechanism of SM-induced cutaneous injury has not been fully clarifi ed so far, which is a major obstacle to the development of effective treatments for
SM-induced injury. So far, there is no satisfactory therapy for acute symptoms and long-term complications. This review summarized recent researches on the mechanisms of SM-induced cutaneous injuries and the therapies for acute symptoms and long-term complications.
Key words: Sulfur mustard; Injury mechanism; Therapy |
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| ISSN: | 1008-1275 |