• J Burn Care Res · Jan 2019

    Case Reports

    Medical Folk Remedy: Two Cases of Garlic Burns.

    • Cem Kivilcim Kaçar, Ebru Tarikçi Kiliç, Hakan Akelma, Osman Uzundere, Ayhan Kaydu, and Erhan Gökçek.
    • Department of Anesthesiology, Diyarbakir Gazi YAS¸ARGI.L Training and Research Hospital, Diyarbakir, Turkey.
    • J Burn Care Res. 2019 Jan 1; 40 (1): 133-135.

    AbstractOver the years, many cultures have used herbs for serious health problems. Garlic (Allium sativum) pose hypocholesterolemic, fibrinolytic, antidiabetic, and antibiotic actions. However, it has unusual adverse effects such as chemical burns and contact dermatitis when used topically. In this case report, the authors present two cases of topical garlic burn caused after the use of crushed garlic with a bandage for pain relief due to arthritis.

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