Citation

Kaçar CK, Kiliç ET, Akelma H, Uzundere O, Kaydu A, Gökçek E. J. Burn Care Res. 2019; 40(1): 133-135.

Affiliation

Department of Anesthesiology, Diyarbakir Selahaddin Eyyubi State Hospital, Diyarbakir, Turkey.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, American Burn Association, Publisher Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1093/jbcr/irx042

PMID

29931078

Abstract

Over the years, many cultures have used herbs for serious health problems. Garlic (Allium sativum) pose hypocholesterolemic, fibrinolytic, antidiabetic, and antibiotic actions. However, it has unusual adverse effects such as chemical burns and contact dermatitis when used topically. In this case report, the authors present two cases of topical garlic burn caused after the use of crushed garlic with a bandage for pain relief due to arthritis.

Language: en