| Topical eucalyptus oil poisoning. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 9838728 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Eucalyptus oil is well documented as being extremely toxic if ingested. We report a case of systemic eucalyptus oil toxicity from topical application. A 6-year-old girl presented with slurred speech, ataxia and muscle weakness progressing to unconsciousness following the widespread application of a home remedy for urticaria containing eucalyptus oil. Six hours following removal of the topical preparation her symptoms had resolved, with no long term sequelae. |
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Authors:
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T Darben; B Cominos; C T Lee |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Australasian journal of dermatology Volume: 39 ISSN: 0004-8380 ISO Abbreviation: Australas. J. Dermatol. Publication Date: 1998 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1998-12-22 Completed Date: 1998-12-22 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0135232 Medline TA: Australas J Dermatol Country: AUSTRALIA |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 265-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Dermatology, Mater Misericordiae Hospital, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Administration, Topical Child Eucalyptus / poisoning* Female Humans Liver Function Tests Medicine, Traditional Overdose Phytotherapy Plant Oils / administration & dosage, poisoning* Plants, Medicinal* Proteinuria / etiology Pruritus / therapy* Remission, Spontaneous Unconsciousness Urticaria / therapy* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Plant Oils |
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