Multifaceted dermatitis artefacta caused by garlic

Hallel-Halevy, D.; Zlotogorski, Abraham; Halevy, Sima

doi:10.1111/j.1468-3083.1997.tb00264.x

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“…The garlic was applied to treat asthma, skin lesions, pain, and fever, and in some instances, for self-mutilation. Garlic burns have been also induced for self-mutilation in order to avoid military duty [69,79,81] or without a precise rational motive [74]. In all cases, the burns were successfully managed with conservative treatment alone [68 -81].…”

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Garlic (Allium sativum L.): Adverse effects and drug interactions in humans

Borrelli

Capasso

Izzo³

2007

Molecular Nutrition Food Res

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Garlic (Alllium sativum L., Fam Liliaceae) is used medicinally mainly for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia and prevention of arteriosclerosis. Clinical trials have consistently shown that "garlic breath" and body odor are the most common (and well-documented) complaints associated to garlic intake. Case reports have highlighted the possibility that garlic use may cause allergic reactions (allergic contact dermatitis, generalized urticaria, angiedema, pemphigus, anaphylaxis and photoallergy), alteration of platelet function and coagulation (with a possible risk of bleeding), and burns (when fresh garlic is applied on the skin, particularly under occlusive dressings). Consumption of garlic by nursing mothers modifies their infant's behavior during breast-feeding. Finally, garlic may enhance the pharmacological effect of anticoagulants (e. g. warfarin, fluindione) and reduce the efficacy of anti-AIDS drugs (i. e. saquinavir).

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