title: A cause of severe chemical burn: topical application of herbal medicines.
abstract: We report a 73-year-old male patient with progressive chemical burn on his lower extremities following topical application of a mixture of the oils derived from Rosmarinus officinalis, Brassica nigra alba and Laurus nobilis. It should be kept in mind that herbal medicines which seem harmless can sometimes be dangerous and life-threatening, especially in elderly and diabetic patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Necmettin Erbakan University Meram School of Medicine, Konya, Turkey.
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Karacor-Altuntas
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Necmettin Erbakan University Meram School of Medicine, Konya, Turkey.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Ince
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Necmettin Erbakan University Meram School of Medicine, Konya, Turkey.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Dadaci
authors.affiliation: Family Health Center No. 40, Turkey.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Altuntas
keywords: Brassica nigra alba; Laurus nobilis; Rosmarinus officinalis; progressive chemical burn