T20: Burn and corrosion of head and neck
T20.6: Corrosion of second degree of head and neck
Corrosion of second degree of head and neck refers to a medical condition where there is damage to the skin and underlying tissues of the head and neck region due to corrosive substances. These harmful chemicals, when they come in contact with the skin, eat away the outer layers and expose the underlying tissues, causing severe pain, redness, swelling, and resulting in blister formation. This type of damage is considered to be a second-degree corrosion, which means that besides the top layer of the skin, the dermis (second layer of the skin) is also affected. Nevertheless, damage is usually confined to these two layers only and does not penetrate deeper tissues or organs. This kind of corrosion often leads to longer recovery times due to the significant tissue damage involved and can be prone to infections if not properly managed.
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