Pathogenesis and treatment of skin lesions caused by sulfur mustard

Objective: Sulfur mustard (SM) exposure intensely causes lesions that range in severity from mild erythema to blister formation and necrosis. This review will discuss acute and long-term skin consequences due to exposure to SM and different kinds of medical prophylaxis and therapeutics against SM-induced skin lesions.Methods: Literature survey of medical case reports, clinical studies, and original articles was performed using PubMed, Medline,...