Chemical burns result in tissue necrosis produced by a chemical agent used by the practitioner or the patient to relieve pain.  The lesion takes the aspect of a whitish plaque which can be removed, leaving an erosive, painful surface.  Its whitish aspect of recent appearance, the relative facility with which it scrapes off and the confirmation of use of the caustic agent determine the diagnosis.

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