Always read the label: a case report of a penile burn.
A 32-year-old man presented with chemical burns to his penis following accidental application of depilatory cream to the area. The gentleman consequently sustained deep dermal burns to his penis, experiencing genital swelling and dysuria. This injury was managed conservatively in our burns unit and the patient was discharged shortly after. We present this unusual case of penile burns which has not previously been described in the literature despite depilatory creams being inexpensive and relatively easy to use, and subsequently popular choice amongst available hair removal options.
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust, Newcastle, UK. ianccking@doctors.org.uk
Ian
I
King
Christina
C
Lipede
Sanjay
S
Varma
D000061:Accidents, Home; D000328:Adult; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001458:Bandages; D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006203:Hair Preparations / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006204:Hair Removal; D006801:Humans; D015601:Injury Severity Score; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis / Q000293:injuries*; D011356:Product Labeling; D018570:Risk Assessment; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000379:methods
D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D006203:Hair Preparations