Phytocontact Dermatitis from Ranunculus arvensis: Three Case Reports
Author Information
Author(s): Akbulut Sami, Semur Heybet, Kose Ozkan, Ozhasenekler Ayhan, Celiktas Mustafa, Basbug Murat, Yagmur Yusuf
Primary Institution: Diyarbakir Education and Research Hospital
Hypothesis
What are the effects of using Ranunculus arvensis as a poultice for treating rheumatic symptoms?
Conclusion
Ranunculus arvensis caused phytodermatitis in three patients, but they all healed without complications after appropriate treatment.
Supporting Evidence
- All three patients developed dermatitis after using Ranunculus arvensis as a poultice.
- The lesions healed with appropriate topical treatment and daily dressing changes.
- Ranunculus arvensis is known to cause allergic reactions during its flowering period.
Takeaway
Using a plant called Ranunculus arvensis on your skin can cause burns, but with the right treatment, people can get better.
Methodology
Case reports of three patients who developed dermatitis after using Ranunculus arvensis as a poultice.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in reporting due to reliance on patient self-reports and anecdotal evidence.
Limitations
The study is based on only three cases and a literature review, which may not represent the broader population.
Participant Demographics
Three patients: one male aged 48, one female aged 59, and one female aged 70.
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