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Second degree burn to mustard powder

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LA85q7r4wx

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Title Proper

Second degree burn to mustard powder

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[Article]

First Statement of Responsibility

Tartar, Danielle M; Sharon, Victoria R

Text of Note

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.

Date of Publication

2017

Title

Dermatology Online Journal

Volume Number

23/1

Entry Element

Tartar, Danielle M; Sharon, Victoria R

Electronic name

[Article]

275578

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