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What is the difference between spilling solid koh on your skin

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Answer:

Solid KOH is at best an irritant since it begins to dissolve quickly from pellets to liquidi n air

Step-by-step explanation:

KOH in any form is an irritant to the skin. It should be avoided. KOH solution is frequently used by dermatologist for treatment in very low concentrations to treat fungi etc. KOH in the form of triethyleneglycol is best to be avoided since KOH will cause chemical burns. The way this works is by denaturing the proteins that make up the surface of the skin.

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