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The most common use of Kerosene was antiseptic aid for cuts and scrapes. ... Although training and increasing of public awareness about these side effects may prevent self-therapy of Kerosene, early diagnosis of these side effects can help in the results of care.
Is kerosene considered to be an antiseptic or it is only a misconception?
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I searched the net and found the material offered by PsyDAG. From several other sources, including a medicinal source, I found the following.
The medicinal source was an account of what happened to a man who self injected kerosene into external hemorrhoids. He died in less than 24 hours following the injection. This was not in the U.S. The article also cited instances where kerosene was used for minor cuts and scrapes as well as pesticide and for killing head lice. Although kerosene was effective at killing head lice the article stated that the medical community did not recommend it for that purpose because of the risk involved. Other articles I found confirmed that and urged caution against the use of kerosene involving the body because of the toxicity. The problem seems to be that kerosene may be absorbed internally and internally (absorbed through the skin or through cuts/scrapes or otherwise) kerosene is extremely toxic. I am not an M. D. and certainly not qualified to give advice. I'm just passing along what I read on the internet. I would urge you to search the internet, also, and talk to your family physician.
The medicinal source was an account of what happened to a man who self injected kerosene into external hemorrhoids. He died in less than 24 hours following the injection. This was not in the U.S. The article also cited instances where kerosene was used for minor cuts and scrapes as well as pesticide and for killing head lice. Although kerosene was effective at killing head lice the article stated that the medical community did not recommend it for that purpose because of the risk involved. Other articles I found confirmed that and urged caution against the use of kerosene involving the body because of the toxicity. The problem seems to be that kerosene may be absorbed internally and internally (absorbed through the skin or through cuts/scrapes or otherwise) kerosene is extremely toxic. I am not an M. D. and certainly not qualified to give advice. I'm just passing along what I read on the internet. I would urge you to search the internet, also, and talk to your family physician.
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