article · Scars Burns & Healing
Scrotal skin burns from chemical agent: Isolated scrotal skin burns are not common and even rarer when they are caused by prescribed medical solution. A neonate was brought in by the parents with complain of developing watery containing swellings on the scrotum that later bust and leads to peeling of the scrotal skin. The mother noticed this after applying dressing solution as part of the measures to prevent circumcision wound infection. Even though the child looked well, the large scrotal surface without skin cover could become a common point for bacteria entry into the body and its consequences. Even though our test isolated 2 different types of disease-causing bacteria from the scrotal wound, this child was managed well and the wounds healed without any further problem. The lessons: 1. circumcision is the commonest surgical procedure performed. 2. This incidence may only be the tip of the iceberg. 3. The parents brought him because it was getting worse. 4. It is a preventable injury by just using the agent in accordance with recommendations.
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DOI: 10.1177/20595131251347495
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