Korean journal of dermatology (대한피부과학회지)
- Volume 41 Issue 3
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- Pages.385-387
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- 2003
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- 0494-4739(pISSN)
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- 2713-7627(eISSN)
A Case of Irritant Contact Dermatitis due to Garlic
마늘에 의한 자극성 접촉피부염 1예
Cho, Sang-Hyun;Bae, Eun-Young;Lee, Chang-Nam;You, Chung-Eui;Lee, Jeong-Deuk
조상현;배은영;이창남;유충의;이정덕
- Published : 20030300
Abstract
Garlic has been employed for thousands of years in virtually all cultures for the prevention and the treatment of a wide variety of ailments such as parasitic and fungal infections, chest pain and rheumatism. However, garlic may cause the allergic and irritant contact dermatitis. We experienced a case of irritant contact dermatitis on both legs after external application of garlic. The patient was treated successfully with systemic steroid and wet dressing. We insist the practice of direct application of fresh garlic onto the skin for treating infections should be discouraged.