T32.1: Corrosions involving 10-19% of body surface

Corrosions involving 10-19% of body surface is a specific medical condition characterized by a significant level of skin damage caused by corrosive substances. These substances, which are usually strong acids or bases, chemically react with the skin, causing severe burns akin to thermal burns. The resulting injury is localized, affecting 10 to 19 percent of the total body surface area. Common symptoms of this condition include pain, redness, blistering, and often tissue death in the affected areas. Disease progression can lead to further tissue damage, possible infection, and systemic complications if not managed promptly. Skin, the body's largest organ, and its underlying tissues, including muscles and bones, may be profoundly impacted by the corrosive injury. This condition is largely the result of accidental exposure to corrosive substances, often in industrial or household settings, rather than an inherent or transmitted disease.