title: Camphor hepatotoxicity.
abstract: We report a case of hepatotoxicity in a 2-month-old baby after a camphor-containing cold remedy was applied dermally. Liver function tests returned to normal after the application of the cold remedy was discontinued. Ingestion of camphor can cause severe liver and central nervous system injury, and neurotoxicity has been observed after exposure to camphor through the skin. Hepatotoxicity after dermal application of camphor has never been reported. This report emphasizes the common use of cold remedies that are usually not beneficial and may be potentially dangerous.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, USA.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Uc
authors.forename: W P
authors.initials: WP
authors.lastname: Bishop
authors.forename: K D
authors.initials: KD
authors.lastname: Sanders
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D002164:Camphor / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D056486:Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant
chemical_list: D002164:Camphor