Dermatological Manifestations of Magnesium and Thermite Poisoning
Reem Mohammed S. Abahussain *
King Saud Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Atheer Abdullah Al Jubeiri
Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Asma Saleh S. Alruwaili
Northern Border University, Saudi Arabia
Faisal Saeed A. Al-Ghamdi
University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Muath Sulaiman G. Alhamdi
University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Amani Ahmad S. Albalawi
University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Renad Mohammed H. Alanazi
University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Raghad Mohammed E. Alhawiti
University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Khalid Bakhet B. Aljohani
University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Sarah Majed A. Alquayr
University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Thermite is a metal powder and metal oxide mixture that is pyrotechnic. Thermite conducts an exothermic decrease oxidation process (redox) when inflamed by the heat or chemical reaction. Burning thermite or magnesium produces predominantly thermal injury that may be considered identical to deep partial- or full-thickness thermal burns. While exposure to incendiary metals can occur in many settings, serious burns are most likely to result from industrial or military incidents. The main cause of thermal damage in combustion thermite or magnesium is the identical to the profound burning thermal burning of partial or total thickness. Thermite incendiaries can create several tiny, deep, dispersed molten iron burns. Local anesthetic may make this feasible. Outcomes and complications of incendiary metal burns are similar to other thermal injuries. In this paper we overview magnesium and thermite poisoning dermatologically and their management.
Keywords: Thermite, magnesium, dermatological manifestations, metal