‘Boiled lobster’ skin appearance seen in
Correct Answer: Boric acid poisoning
Description: Boric acid dermal: Generalised erythema creating a 'boiled lobster' appearance. There is massive desquamation which is indistinguishable from epidermal necrolysis or staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in neonates. Ref: FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY Dr PC IGNATIUS THIRD EDITION PAGE 416
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