Chemical burn caused by topical application of garlic under occlusion.
Allium sativum (garlic) can cause an irritant contact dermatitis, secondary to naturopathic practices. We report an unusually severe case of chemical burn following garlic applied under occlusion.
Shuai
S
Xu
Marissa
M
Heller
Peggy A
PA
Wu
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Brigham and Women's Hospital.
Vinod E
VE
Nambudiri
D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000328:Adult; D001768:Blister / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005737:Garlic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009324:Naturopathy; D009450:Neurodermatitis / Q000628:therapy*; D009779:Occlusive Dressings; D008517:Phytotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D028321:Plant Preparations / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*
D028321:Plant Preparations; D012965:Sodium Chloride