Symptoms of glyphosate skin poisoning
Apr 06, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Shuwen
Introduction
Glyphosate is a broad-spectrum herbicide. Skin contact with glyphosate may cause symptoms of poisoning, including skin stinging, redness, and itching, which require symptomatic treatment. After exposure to glyphosate, the skin may feel painful or experience a burning sensation. Rinsing the affected skin area thoroughly with large amounts of water can help alleviate these symptoms.
Glyphosate is a broad-spectrum herbicide. Skin contact with glyphosate may lead to symptoms of poisoning. Symptoms of glyphosate skin poisoning may include skin stinging, redness, and itching, which require symptomatic treatment. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Skin Stinging
After contact with glyphosate, the skin may feel stinging or burning. Washing the affected skin area thoroughly with plenty of water can help alleviate these symptoms.
2. Skin Redness
Following exposure to glyphosate, the skin may develop red patches or swelling. It is recommended to change clothes that have come into contact with glyphosate to prevent residual herbicide from remaining on the fabric.
3. Skin Itching
Skin exposure to glyphosate may cause itching. Under medical guidance, topical applications such as mometasone furoate cream or hydrocortisone butyrate cream may be used to relieve itching.
In addition, other symptoms such as skin flaking may also occur. To prevent glyphosate poisoning, appropriate safety measures should be observed when using glyphosate, such as wearing protective clothing and gloves.
