During my session in chemistry lab, I accidently poured silver nitrate solution on to my foot and it turned black. What should I do?
2006-08-29 06:56:45 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
There is no irritation, only black dots
How Should I remove it?
2006-08-29 07:01:16 · update #1
Irrigate irrigate irrigate.
With a lot of water.
That's about the best you can do at this point.
2006-08-29 06:58:55 · answer #1 · answered by PreviouslyChap 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, I have no answer..only it was just weird because my boyfriend just did the exact same thing to himself in his lab a few days back..Except he got it on his hands. There are now black spots on the palms of his hands and fingers. I am a little worried about him, so I will watch this post to see if people have some good ideas..
2006-08-29 07:05:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you just have to wait until the skin forms beneath it and the superficial layers are shed. Takes 5-7 days usually. Unsightly, but not harmful. In the meantime, wear it as a badge of courage, signifying your educational goals
2006-08-29 06:59:44 · answer #3 · answered by finaldx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to wait for it to wear off - the discoloration is permanent, but only extends a few cells deep into the epidermis. After a while, those cells are shed (normal process) and replaced by new ones from below.
2006-08-29 10:06:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋