First aid for asphalt poisoning

First aid for asphalt poisoning

Phototoxic dermatitis

Avoid sunlight. If the skin lesions have exudation, apply 30% boric acid wet compress.

Papules and herpes can be treated with topical glucocorticoid cream or calamine lotion. Fluorinated glucocorticoids should not be used on the face.

Melanosis

1. Apply 3% hydroquinone cold cream topically.

2. Take vitamin C orally or intravenously.

3. Take vitamin A and vitamin E.

Acne

Wash the affected area with soap and warm water every day, and apply 5% benzoyl peroxide cream, 5% sulfur cream or 0.05% retinoic acid cream.

Heat burns

The skin can be cleaned by gently wiping with gauze soaked in kerosene.

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