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A rare cause of emergency department visit: Euphorbia helioscopia contact dermatitis.

Authors :
Bucak, Ibrahim Hakan
Almis, Habip
Tepe, Birgul
Turgut, Mehmet
Source :
Turkish Journal of Emergency Medicine. Sep2016, Vol. 16 Issue 3, p121-122. 2p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Emergency department visits due to dermatologic disease is quite rare. Euphorbia helioscopia is a widely distributed plant in rural areas. E. helioscopia related contact dermatitis (Irritant contact dermatitis or allergic contact dermatitis) are known however only a few case reported in literature. We are reporting on three patients with contact dermatitis from E. helioscopia. Irritant contact dermatitis was occurred only one of these cases. This case refused to wash face with water.We recommend washing the face with water after contact with E. helioscopia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13047361
Volume :
16
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Turkish Journal of Emergency Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
119725309
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tjem.2016.09.001