Chemical burns from home “remedy” can be very dangerous. Chemical burns develop when strong chemicals are used incorrectly and come into contact with the skin. These burns develop when dangerous chemicals aren’t used correctly. Some people may even attempt to use these chemicals themselves to treat another medical condition like toenail fungus.
Why do you get chemical burns?
The use of chemicals like these for anything other than cleaning is why chemical burns form. DIY treatments for toenail fungus are normally ineffective. They lack proper research and chemicals for eliminating the actual fungus. These at-home treatments are not effective. Many of them can actually be very dangerous and cause harm to the toe and nail.
Using bleach to treat toenail fungus is discouraged widely by medical professionals. It is much more likely to cause harm than to do any good for the toenail’s condition.
Chemical burns from using bleach to treat toenail fungus occur because of the chemical makeup of bleach itself. It is necessary for bleach to be this harsh of a chemical. It is able to fulfill its job as a cleaning agent, dissolving dirt and grime on surfaces.
What to do with a chemical burn
The chemical burns developed vary in severity depending on the length of time the bleach is applied. However, the more time that the bleach is in contact with the skin, the worse the chemical burns will be. If attempted to put bleach on your skin for any reason, you must remove it immediately.
The first step in getting the bleach off of your skin is to rinse for 5-10 minutes at least. Also, remove any clothing that you have on that came into contact with the chemical. After this rinse, use soap and water to gently scrub away any remainders of bleach.
Types of Chemical Burns
To assess the damage done in chemical burns, examine how the skin looks where you put the bleach. Chemical burns normally require immediate medical attention. You can apply cool compresses and ointments to the burn to see if that helps with the symptoms.
However, if the burns don’t get better quickly, you will need to seek medical attention as soon as possible.
Other Remedies for Toenail Fungus
Chemical burns from home “remedy” are dangerous. Toenail fungus infections are best treated by a licensed podiatrist. They are doctors that specialize in treating issues of the feet specifically. Many treatments available for toenail fungus aren’t very effective. Some of them can even have a serious risk of harmful side effects.
The PinPointe Laser is an FDA-approved treatment for the fungus that only requires one session to eliminate fungus. To learn more about the PinPointe laser technology and schedule a free consultation with one of our podiatrists, visit our website here.
