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Beauty nail adhesive containing cyanoacrylate can cause severe burns due to exothermic reactions. Keep cyanoacrylate products away from children to prevent accidental injuries.

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Pediatrics
Toxicology
Dermatology

Background:

Accidental chemical burns in infants can occur from household products.
Cyanoacrylate adhesives are common in consumer products and have known exothermic properties.

Observation:

A five-month-old infant presented with abdominal burns after alleged contact with beauty nail adhesive.
The infant's clothing was exposed to cyanoacrylate-based nail adhesive.
Lesions were noted on the infant's abdomen, prompting hospitalization.

Findings:

Cyanoacrylate, a component of nail adhesive, reacts exothermically with cotton and other fabrics.
This exothermic reaction can lead to significant thermal burns, as observed in the case.

Implications:

Cyanoacrylate-based products pose a burn risk and should be stored away from children.
Unusual injuries in children warrant careful evaluation for potential inflicted harm.