Curcumin reduces warfare induced skin damage in humans

Sulphur mustard gas is a compound used in warfare. It causes blisters leading to severe burns in eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Acute effects include pruritis or inflammation of the skin. Exposure to large doses could be fatal. Sulphur mustard comes under Schedule 1 in Chemical Weeapons Convention, as it serves no other purpose than warfare. Immediate effects are not visible, prolonged exposure to high doses lead to toxicity. This […] …read more