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What Are the Treatments for Skin Irritations From Creosote?

April 26, 2017Creosote irritations skin treatments

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What Are the Treatments for Skin Irritations From Creosote?

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Creosote is a mixture of chemicals for various uses, including as pesticides, wood preservatives, roofing, and road paving. The International Agency for Research on Cancer identifies creosote as a human carcinogen. Ingestion of high levels of creosote has many negative health effects, including stomach pains, respiratory problems, skin irritation, and kidney and liver damage. Creosote is an irritant to the skin and causes skin damage such as blistering or peeling upon contact.