Abstract |
Although there is increasing interest in " alternative medicine," including nontraditional and homeopathic remedies, all around the world, they are not always safe and beneficial and may have adverse effects. We report a chemical burn caused by vinegar applied topically to lower body temperature in a febrile newborn and discuss briefly chemical skin burns caused by organic acids.
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Authors | A Korkmaz, U Sahiner, M Yurdakök |
Journal | Pediatric dermatology
(Pediatr Dermatol)
2000 Jan-Feb
Vol. 17
Issue 1
Pg. 34-6
ISSN: 0736-8046 [Print] United States |
PMID | 10720985
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Acetic Acid
(administration & dosage, adverse effects)
- Administration, Topical
- Burns, Chemical
(etiology)
- Complementary Therapies
- Humans
- Infant, Newborn
- Male
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