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what does bleach do to skin - #20821

Yuvan

I am really worried about something that's been happening to my skin. A couple of weeks ago, I accidentally spilled some bleach on my arm while cleaning. I mean, it was just a small amount but it started to burn a little and turned red. I thought it was going to be fine but now I can't stop thinking about what this could mean. I finally went to the doctor, but they just said keep it clean and moisturized. Now I’m sitting here wondering, what does bleach do to skin exactly? Like, am I gonna end up with scars or something? I did some online research and saw various articles saying that bleach can cause irritation, burns, and even discoloration or worse which is just freaking me out even more! I've been super careful not to let any more chemicals touch my skin but what does bleach do to skin in the longer run? I know accidents happen, but should I be taking more precautions? I’m just trying to figure out if there's any lasting damage, or if I need to really see a dermatologist or what. Thanks for any insights!

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