Second degree burn to mustard powder.
Dermatol Online J
; 23(1)2017 Jan 15.
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em En
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| ID: mdl-28329477
ABSTRACT
Mustard seeds and powder are commonly used inhomeopathic and traditional medicines, in whichthey are believed to have both anti-microbial andanti-inflammatory properties. They are thereforeutilized in the treatment of conditions ranging fromarthritis to respiratory congestion. Herein, we presenta patient with a second degree burn who usedmustard powder in the form of a mustard plasterto treat chest congestion. She experienced seconddegree burn wounds to the lower neck and chest, andrecovery with complete re-epithelialization followingtopical silver sulfadiazine, liberal emollient therapy,and triamcinolone ointment. This case highlightsthe potential danger of inappropriate use of topicalhomeopathic remedies such as mustard powder anddetails a successful treatment regimen.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Sementes
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Queimaduras Químicas
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Mostardeira
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2017
Tipo de documento:
Article