[Dermatitis and conjunctivitis after contact with Euphorbia myrsinites (wolf's milk extract)--a case report].
BACKGROUND
Fresh sap of euphorbiaceae leads to a toxic burn of the skin and the eyes. Since years the sap of euphorbiaceae has been used in the treatment of different kinds of verrucas.


METHODS
After contact with the sap of Euphorbia myrsinites three children developed a toxic dermatitis. In addition, the youngest girl showed a conjunctivitis and an occlusion of the right eye. Phorbolesters are considered to be responsible for the toxicity of the euphorbiaceae. All three children have resulted in a restitutio ad integrum.


CONCLUSIONS
This case report is demonstrating the danger of toxic burn of this kind of plant.
Eberle
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Universitäts-Augenklinik Basel.
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Flammer
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D000287:Administration, Topical; D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003231:Conjunctivitis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000175:diagnosis*; D019665:Euphorbiaceae; D005126:Eye Burns / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014792:Visual Acuity
D010936:Plant Extracts