Dramatıc Outcome of Tradıtıonal Treatment: Burn Injurıes Developed Secondary to Ranunculus Arvensıs
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Emergency Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
The plant of Ranunculus arvensis, a member of Ranunculeceae family, has been used as a traditional method in order to treat a variety of diseases such as rheumatic pain, abscess drainage, burn injuries, wounds. In this study, Ranunculus arvensis-induced skin burns and their treatments were evaluated. Methods: The cases in whom burn injuries developed as a result of the use of Ranunculus plant which is administered in the traditional treatment for arthralgia, headaches with analgesia purpose were evaluated retrospectively. The patients' age, gender, application duration of the plant, site of lesions, treatment method administered, duration and results of treatment were examined. Results: Three of five cases were treated with a topical antibiotic and daily wound dressing as we applied in thermal burns. Additionally, partial thickness skin graft was placed in cases with deep burns. Conclusion: In conclusion, Thermal burn-like lesions may occur secondary to Ranunculus arvensis. As these lesions can be superficial, they may be deep enough to require surgical treatment. Standard burn injury treatment can be applied in these cases.
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Tülin Öztaş
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