Toxikologie: Open Access

Abstrakt

SKIN TOXICOLOGY

Thomas P. Davis

Skin toxicity, also known as cutaneous toxicity is the ability of a substance to poison people or animals by contact with the skin. Toxic materials absorbs through the skin to various degrees depending on their chemical composition and whether they are dissolved in a solvent. Skin toxicity is the most common adverse effect from immunotherapy with approximately 50% experiencing some skin symptoms. Skin toxicity usually presents in the form of a rash, erythema or pruritus.