Abstract
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.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Journal | Dermatology Online Journal |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - Jan 27 2014 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Allium sativum
- Chemical burn
- Irritant contact dermatitis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dermatology
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Xu, S., Heller, M., Wu, P., & Nambudiri, V. E. (2014). Chemical burn caused by topical application of garlic under occlusion. Dermatology Online Journal, 20(1).