Dermatoxin
A dermatoxin (from derma, the Greek word for skin) is a toxic chemical that damages skin, mucous membranes, or both, often leading to tissue necrosis. Dermatoxins can be drugs, natural chemicals, or synthetic chemicals.
The severity of the effects of a dermatoxic agent is strongly dependent on the dose, route of exposure, rate at which it spreads, and the health of the afflicted individual.
Examples of dermatoxic substances
- T-2 toxin
- Sterigmatocystin
- Sulfur mustard
- Psoralen
- Cantharidin
See also
- Vesicant
External links
- Dermatotoxins at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
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