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[Rubbing with a coin is not abuse]
C W Zuijlmans1, D H Winterberg
1Emma Kinderziekenhuis/Het Kinder AMC, afd. Kindergeneeskunde, Amsterdam.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|December 21, 1996
Summary
Coin rubbing, a traditional Southeast Asian remedy, can cause skin marks resembling abuse or bleeding disorders. This practice, often used for fever and pain, highlights the need for cultural awareness in medical diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Medical Anthropology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Traditional healing practices are prevalent in Southeast Asia.
- Coin rubbing is a common folk remedy for various ailments.
- Cutaneous manifestations of coin rubbing can be misdiagnosed.