Citation

Schillinger BM, Berstein M, Goldberg LA, Shalita AR. J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. 1982; 7(5): 667-673.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1982, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

6216273

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.

Language: en