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Topical eucalyptus oil poisoning

T Darben¹, B Cominos, C T Lee

¹Department of Dermatology, Mater Misericordiae Hospital, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

The Australasian Journal of Dermatology

|December 5, 1998

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Eucalyptus oil is toxic if swallowed. A child experienced severe symptoms, including unconsciousness, after topical application of eucalyptus oil for hives, highlighting risks beyond ingestion.

Area of Science:

Toxicology
Dermatology
Pediatrics

Background:

Eucalyptus oil is known for its toxicity when ingested.
Systemic toxicity from topical application is less documented.
Home remedies containing eucalyptus oil are sometimes used for skin conditions.

Observation:

A 6-year-old girl developed neurological symptoms after widespread topical application of a eucalyptus oil-based home remedy for urticaria.
Symptoms included slurred speech, ataxia, muscle weakness, and progressing to unconsciousness.

Findings:

The case demonstrates systemic eucalyptus oil toxicity resulting from topical application.
Neurological symptoms resolved within six hours after discontinuing the topical preparation.
No long-term adverse effects were observed in the patient.

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Implications:

This case highlights the potential for severe systemic toxicity from topical eucalyptus oil exposure, even in children.
Healthcare providers should be aware of this risk when patients use eucalyptus oil-based home remedies.
Further research into the safety and absorption of topical eucalyptus oil is warranted.