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  2. Potassium permanganate - Wikipedia

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    In neutral solution, permanganate slowly reduces to manganese dioxide (MnO 2). This is the material that stains one's skin when handling KMnO 4. KMnO 4 reduces in alkaline solution to give green K 2 MnO 4: [75] 4 KMnO 4 + 4 KOH → 4 K 2 MnO 4 + O 2 + 2 H 2 O. This reaction illustrates the relatively rare role of hydroxide as a reducing agent.

  3. Aquagenic pruritus - Wikipedia

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    The exact mechanism of the condition is unknown. Some studies have suggested the itching occurs in response to increased fibrinolytic activity in the skin, [5] [6] inappropriate activation of the sympathetic nervous system, [7] increased activity of acetylcholinesterase, [8] [9] or an increase in mast cell degranulation that releases histamine and other chemicals into the body.

  4. Potassium permanganate (medical use) - Wikipedia

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    Side effects may include irritation of the skin and discoloration of clothing. [2] A harsh burn on a child from an undissolved tablet has been reported. [10] For treating eczema, it is recommended using for a few days at a time due to the possibility of it irritating the skin. [10] Higher concentration solutions can result in chemical burns. [11]

  5. Is tap water irritating your skin? Here are other ... - AOL

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    Tap water contains chlorine and other minerals that can hurt your skin.

  6. 'My Skin Felt Like Boiling Water Had Been Poured Over It ...

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    A desperate search for answers took Jones down a social media rabbit hole where she uncovered influencers talking about the detrimental side effects of topical steroids. Many of the symptoms they ...

  7. Aquagenic urticaria - Wikipedia

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    Water of any temperature can provoke aquagenic urticaria; however, keeping the compress at a similar temperature to that of the human body (37 °C) avoids confusion with cold urticaria or cholinergic urticaria. In addition, a forearm or hand can be immersed in water of varying temperatures to determine whether temperature is a factor in the ...

  8. Absorption (skin) - Wikipedia

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    Skin absorption relates to the degree of exposure to and possible effect of a substance which may enter the body through the skin. Human skin comes into contact with many agents intentionally and unintentionally. Skin absorption can occur from occupational, environmental, or consumer skin exposure to chemicals, cosmetics, or pharmaceutical ...

  9. Calamine - Wikipedia

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    The FDA recommends applying some topical over-the-counter skin products, such as calamine, to absorb the weeping of the skin caused by poisonous plants such as poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac. For relieving the pain or itching caused by these plants, the FDA document recommends a cold water compress and topical corticosteroids. [10]