Direct skin contact with wet concrete causes chemical burns and skin irritation.

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Is it true that direct skin contact with wet concrete causes chemical burns and skin irritation?

Yes. Direct skin contact with wet concrete or cement can cause chemical burns and contact dermatitis due to its caustic and alkaline ingredients.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 2 sources for, 0 against · Last checked 6 Aug 2026

The analysis

The retrieved literature includes clinical evidence of burns resulting from prolonged contact with wet cement (one study) and documents that construction workers handling cement experience corrosive effects and irritant contact dermatitis (one study). These sources directly support the claim.

Evidence for · 2

Skin burns due to wet cement

1982

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Buckley, D. B. (1982). Skin burns due to wet cement. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0536.1982.tb04267.x

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Occupational skin problems in construction workers.

2010

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KR, S. & RR, T. (2010). Occupational skin problems in construction workers.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.4103/0019-5154.74537

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