Cement Burns

I really doubt it's severe. I got cement burns on my knees once when I crouched in wet cement and didn't even take my pants off till the workday was over in like 4-5 hours. all the hair around my knees fell off and I had little sores where they used to be but iircc my skin was back to normal in like two weeks with no treatment

>>1216422
You already know the answers to your questions. For wet concrete exposure it'll cause throbbing pain for a day or so; for dust, itching. You gave yourself a rash/minor burn. If it happens again wash it off right away or it could be worse. Everyone is different, some can swim in the stuff, others have trouble if they look at it too close.

Really appreciate the responses. Definitely an amateur at this and of course the horror stories out there don't give meaningful details, just "I touched cement and my kneecaps exploded."

>>1216450
yeah some people get really dramatic about cement burns and act like your skin is going to fall off if you touch wet cement so I don't blame you for being cautious. but in reality worst case scenario is really dry skin and maybe some sores

>>1216422
>I know I can't do anything at this point to help
e45 cream, or basically any moisturiser. i broke a pointing trowel (don't ask) and ended up mashing in half a bucket by hand. hands were constantly itchy, cracked, flaky, dry etc for about 24 hours before i got some e45 cream went away immediately.

force moisture back in, water is too pussy

you would know at least by now if you were fucked, you would have known pretty much as soon as you washed your hands there would have been a big hole.

15 minutes with some thin set really isnt that bad, I almost always have little globs of mortar on me every time I set cement board or tile and it isnt too bad. Pouring a slab or foundation and having that shit get into your boots and sit there for a couple hours worth of pouring concrete will get you some nice burns. If you get to it quick enough just rinse it off with some vinegar and use a good moisturizing lotion for the next couple days, or if its bad enough just treat the blisters.

to my knowledge cement burns are caused by the basic calcium hydroxide which (although weaker than sodium hydroxide (drain cleaner)) attacks your skin, turning the cell membrane essentially into soap. it shouldn't get worse after removed. your skin is however weakened until it regenerates.

>>1216737
this

it's a chemical reaction bases and acids
best remedy is household vinegar or lemon juice, apply it to the effected area for 5 mins it will reverse the affects.

>>1216768
It might give better results than water if you apply it immediately, but I doubt it does any good if you use it after the symptoms appear.

Vasoline always helped me out

Moisturizer works.

If you do this every day, start using Eczema soap such as Oilatum.

What will happen if i snort the stuff like cocaine

>>1216422
Concrete finisher here, concrete is caustic so it burns like ammonia; squeeze you're hands, if you feel any tingling you need to scour and wash. I use that mechanic soap the shit that comes in the orange bottle. Or if I'm too far from the truck masonry sand as grit and water.

>>1216447
>look at it too close
HELP MY EYES ARE CEMENTED TO THE SIDEWALK