What’s the prognosis (outlook) for people with chemical burns?

What’s the prognosis (outlook) for people with chemical burns?

Most mild chemical burns heal without leaving permanent scars. However, long-term effects of severe chemical burns may include:

• Cancers of your skin, stomach or esophagus.
• Esophageal strictures (narrowed esophagus, sometimes due to scarring).
• Perforations (holes) in your stomach, esophagus or cornea.
• Scars.
• Skin discoloration.
• Vision loss.