Second degree burn to mustard powder

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" Second degree burn to mustard powder "
Tartar, Danielle M; Sharon, Victoria R

Document Type	:	AL
Record Number	:	924155
Doc. No	:	LA85q7r4wx
Language of Document	:	English
Main Entry	:	Tartar, Danielle M; Sharon, Victoria R
Title & Author	:	Second degree burn to mustard powder [Article]\ Tartar, Danielle M; Sharon, Victoria R
Title of Periodical	:	Dermatology Online Journal
Volume/ Issue Number	:	23/1
Date	:	2017
Abstract	:	Mustard seeds and powder are commonly used inhomeopathic and traditional medicines, in whichthey are believed to have both anti-microbial andanti-inflammatory properties. They are thereforeutilized in the treatment of conditions ranging fromarthritis to respiratory congestion. Herein, we presenta patient with a second degree burn who usedmustard powder in the form of a mustard plasterto treat chest congestion. She experienced seconddegree burn wounds to the lower neck and chest, andrecovery with complete re-epithelialization followingtopical silver sulfadiazine, liberal emollient therapy,and triamcinolone ointment. This case highlightsthe potential danger of inappropriate use of topicalhomeopathic remedies such as mustard powder anddetails a successful treatment regimen.