Currently, two major perforating diseases include reactive perforating collagenosis and elastosis perforans serpiginosa. In some literature, acquired perforating dermatosis is a third major group and is a catch-all term for cases of perforating disease arising in adults, usually associated with a systemic disease. Kyrle disease is characterised by the formation of large papules with central keratin plugs and is often associated with hepatic, renal or diabetic disorders.
Then thereâs the two chemicals that react to give the dye its light. A common combination of chemicals is hydrogen peroxide and phenyl oxalate ester, plus the fluorescent dye. The chemicals in glow sticks can be combined in certain ways to have a brighter glow for a short period of time or a dim glow for a longer time.
Of those who ingested the fluid, four stated that they felt nauseous, vomited, and/or had a bad taste in their mouths. There were no cases of symptoms lasting longer than several hours. There were zero complaints of reoccurrence. Those who swallowed the intact, small glow sticks did not develop any symptoms. It is also stated that the quantity of toxic material in glow sticks, glowing jewelry, and the like is minimal. They recommended that should the fluid get into the eye or on the skin, cleansing with water is the only treatment necessary.