Garlic-induced face burn

Med Leg J. 2021 Jun;89(2):137-138. doi: 10.1177/0025817220981818. Epub 2021 Mar 10.

Abstract

There is inadequate research and study into the use of garlic and other herbal medicine in clinical practice; accordingly, the general population should be cautious when using such complementary and herbal treatments. We report a case which highlights the potential complications following the application of garlic-related naturopathic remedies mostly on skin burns.

Keywords: Covid-19, garlic; Nepal; face burn.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Burns, Chemical / diagnostic imaging
  • Burns, Chemical / etiology*
  • Face / abnormalities*
  • Face / physiopathology
  • Female
  • Garlic / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Medicine, Traditional / adverse effects
  • Medicine, Traditional / methods
  • Nepal
  • Young Adult