The December 1994 issue of Pediatrics arrived with an alarming and misleading short title on its cover, namely, "Ichthyosis Transmitted Through Skin Ointment.
The December 1994 issue of Pediatrics arrived with an alarming and misleading short title on its cover, namely, "Ichthyosis Transmitted Through Skin Ointment." Immediately turning to the case report by Abdel-Magid and Ahmed, I discovered that salicylate intoxication and not ichthyosis was transmitted by the ointment. The article reminds us that substances placed on the skin can be absorbed and produce systemic effects; this is a worthwhile reminder even in the era of the nitroglycerin patch.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Yelva Lynfield (1995) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: