ISSN:
1365-4632
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Background Perforating disorders are uncommon diseases characterized by transepidermal elimination histopathologically and include reactive perforating collagenosis, elastosis perforans serpiginosa, Kyrle's disease and perforating folliculitis. In addition, perforating disorders can develop in patients with diabetes mellitus, renal failure and even by accidental exposure of calcium salts.Methods We report two cases of perforating disorder caused by chemical burn with commercially available salt-water* application for self-treatment of chronic dermatitis or pruritus.Results The commercially used salt water for making bean curd was analyzed and it consisted of calcium and other salts without harmful heavy metals. We induced a similar phenomenon by experimental application of commercial salt water on guinea pigs.Conclusion Bean curd is used as a food commonly in the Far-East, allowing a greater chance of exposure to salt water accidentally or occupationally. Bean curd is becoming more popular even in Western countries. To confirm causation, we induced a similar phenomenon in guinea pigs by experimental application of commercial salt water.*Salt water# (‘Kansoo’ in Korean) is used in the solidifying process of bean curd.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-4632.2004.01988.x
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