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Case Reports
. 1982 Nov;7(5):667-73.
doi: 10.1016/s0190-9622(82)70149-5.

Boric acid poisoning

B M Schillinger, M Berstein, L A Goldberg, A R Shalita
Case Reports

Boric acid poisoning

B M Schillinger et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1982 Nov.

Abstract

The skin manifestations associated with boric acid intoxication are particularly striking. We present a case report of a 44-year-old black woman who, following a suicide attempt, demonstrated the classic features of acute boric acid poisoning. She developed generalized erythema creating a "boiled lobster" appearance with massive areas of desquamation. A discussion of the history of the use of boric acid by the medical profession follows the patient presentation.

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