Unusual burn injury due to application of white vinegar and aspirin mixture.

Abstract

Traditional medicine remedies are believed to provide relief from pain; nevertheless, it can be a risky procedure if these remedies are prepared inappropriately. Here, we describe a patient who suffered from a split-thickness leg burn after applying a self-inflicted mixture consisting of white vinegar and aspirin prepared for knee pain. This case report highlights a rare cause of a chemical burn that could become more common with increasing use of traditional remedies worldwide.

• Authors: Saime Irkoren, Nazan Sivrioglu
• Journal: International wound journal (Int Wound J) Vol. 11 Issue 4 Pg. 348-9 (Aug 2014) ISSN: 1742-481X [Electronic] England
• PMID: 24102713 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
• Copyright: © 2013 The Authors. International Wound Journal © 2013 Medicalhelplines.com Inc and John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

Chemical References

• Anti-Bacterial Agents
• Drug Combinations
• Acetic Acid
• Aspirin

Topics

• Acetic Acid (administration & dosage, adverse effects)
• Administration, Topical
• Anti-Bacterial Agents (therapeutic use)
• Aspirin (administration & dosage, adverse effects)
• Bandages
• Burns, Chemical (diagnosis, etiology, therapy)
• Drug Combinations
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Physical Therapy Modalities