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- Title
Topical eucalyptus oil poisoning.
- Authors
Darben, T; Cominos, B; Lee, C T
- Abstract
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.
- Publication
The Australasian journal of dermatology, 1998, Vol 39, Issue 4, p265
- ISSN
0004-8380
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1440-0960.1998.tb01488.x