Can sandstorms cut skin?

Can Sandstorms Cause Skin Damage?

Dust particles that are larger in size have the potential to harm external organs, leading to irritation of the skin, eyes, and ears. In contrast, smaller dust particles may infiltrate the respiratory system, resulting in various respiratory issues (Griffin et al., 2001; Ho et al., 2005; Rodríguez et al., 2011; Zhang et al., 2016).