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Skin toxicity from glyphosate-surfactant formulation.

Paolo Amerio1, Angela Motta, Paola Toto

  • 1Department of Dermatology, University G. d'Annunzio, Chieti, Italy. p.amerio@unich.it

Journal of Toxicology. Clinical Toxicology
|September 15, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Accidental contact with glyphosate-surfactant herbicide caused extensive chemical burns in a 78-year-old woman. The skin lesions healed within four weeks, leaving no scarring, indicating a rare but manageable adverse reaction to this common agricultural chemical.

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Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Science
  • Dermatology
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Glyphosate (N-[phosphonomethyl]glycine) is a widely used nonselective herbicide in agriculture.
  • Adverse skin reactions to glyphosate are infrequently reported in scientific literature.
  • Understanding potential dermal toxicity is crucial for occupational and public safety.

Observation:

  • A case study involving a 78-year-old female patient is presented.
  • The patient experienced extensive chemical burns on her trunk and legs.
  • The burns resulted from accidental direct contact with a glyphosate-surfactant formulation.

Findings:

  • The chemical burns, while extensive, demonstrated a complete healing process.
  • Lesions resolved within a four-week period following the incident.

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  • No scarring was observed post-healing, suggesting favorable recovery in this instance.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the potential for significant dermal injury from glyphosate-surfactant exposure.
    • The rare occurrence of severe reactions warrants continued vigilance and appropriate safety measures.
    • Prompt medical attention can lead to favorable outcomes even with extensive chemical burns from herbicides.