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Second degree burn to mustard powder.

Danielle M Tartar, Victoria R Sharon1

  • 1Department of Dermatology, University of California-Davis, Sacramento, CA. vsharon@ucdavis.edu.

Dermatology Online Journal
|March 23, 2017
PubMed
Summary

Mustard powder, used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties, can cause severe burns. A patient developed second-degree burns from a mustard plaster, highlighting the risks of homeopathic remedies.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Toxicology
  • Integrative Medicine

Background:

  • Mustard seeds and powder are recognized in traditional and homeopathic medicine for purported antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects.
  • These remedies are often employed for conditions such as arthritis and respiratory congestion.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with second-degree burns on the neck and chest after applying a mustard plaster for chest congestion.
  • The burn wounds were a consequence of the inappropriate topical application of mustard powder.

Findings:

  • The patient's burn wounds successfully healed with complete re-epithelialization.
  • Treatment involved topical silver sulfadiazine, emollients, and triamcinolone ointment.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the potential dangers associated with the misuse of topical homeopathic treatments like mustard powder.
  • It emphasizes the importance of evidence-based medicine and appropriate wound care for adverse reactions to traditional remedies.

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