Mechanism and treatment of sulfur mustard-induced cutaneous injury

Skin is the first organ exposed to sulfur mustard (SM). The mechanism of SM-induced cutaneous injury has not been fully clarified 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-t...

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Published in:Chinese journal of traumatology 2014-12, Vol.17 (6), p.345-350
Main Author: Tianyi, Gu
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Humans
Injury mechanism
Mustard Gas - poisoning
Skin - drug effects
Skin - injuries
Sulfur mustard
Therapy
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Summary:Skin is the first organ exposed to sulfur mustard (SM). The mechanism of SM-induced cutaneous injury has not been fully clarified 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.
ISSN:1008-1275
DOI:10.3760/cma.j.issn.1008-1275.2014.06.010