Wood ash: an unusual cause of a chemical burn.
The case illustrates the dangers of wood ash even though it appears harmless. People believe that this folklore medicine remedy provides relief of pain, but it is obviously an inappropriate preparation and a risky procedure.
Kiliç
Azize
A
Ataturk University Medical School, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Erzurum, Turkey.
Kiliç
Ali
A
D000328:Adult; D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000209:etiology*; D005495:Folklore; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D059408:Pain Management; D014934:Wood