MMW Fortschritte der Medizin
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Case Reports
[Toxic mustard plaster dematitis and phototoxic dematitis after application of bergamot oil].
Two cases that illustrate the risks attendant on the therapeutic use of natural medications by laypersons are reported. In the first case, the application of a mustard plaster triggered toxic dermatitis. In the second case, a session in a solarium after the external application of bergamot oil resulted in a phototoxic reaction.
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Arises after an injury to nociceptive systems. Examples of the most common causes are polyneuropathies, acute zoster neuralgia, and postherpetic neuralgia. The differential diagnosis and management are discussed.