Citation

Darben T, Cominos B, Lee CT. Australas. J. Dermatol. 1998; 39(4): 265-267.

Affiliation

Department of Dermatology, Mater Misericordiae Hospital, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, Australasian College Of Dermatologists, Publisher John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9838728

Abstract

Eucalyptus oil is well documented as being extremely toxic if ingested. We report a case of systemic eucalyptus oil toxicity from topical application. A 6-year-old girl presented with slurred speech, ataxia and muscle weakness progressing to unconsciousness following the widespread application of a home remedy for urticaria containing eucalyptus oil. Six hours following removal of the topical preparation her symptoms had resolved, with no long term sequelae.

Language: en