TRANSDERMAL METHANOL INTOXICATION VIA FOLK MEDICINE

VURAL S.

JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE CASE REPORTS, vol.10, no.2, pp.50-52, 2019 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 10 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE CASE REPORTS
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
  • Page Numbers: pp.50-52
  • Yozgat Bozok University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Methyl alcohol (methanol) is an industrial solvent and toxic liquid used in such as anti-freezes, paint removers, cologne, perfumes and defroster and also it is the most used denaturant in spirits (methylated spirits) to make it unconsumable. Even oral route seems to be the only way for poisoning, in rare cases inhalation and transdermal routes are possible. We present a case report with transdermal exposure applied according to the folk remedial use of methylated spirit for analgesic effects.