{Reference Type}: Case Reports
{Title}: [Dermatitis and conjunctivitis after contact with Euphorbia myrsinites (wolf's milk extract)--a case report].
{Author}: Eberle MM;Erb C;Flammer J;Meyer P;
{Journal}: Klin Monbl Augenheilkd
{Volume}: 215
{Issue}: 3
{Year}: Sep 1999
{Factor}: 0.742
{DOI}: 10.1055/s-2008-1034700
{Abstract}: <B>BACKGROUND: </B>Fresh sap of euphorbiaceae leads to a toxic burn of the skin and the eyes. Since years the sap of euphorbiaceae has been used in the treatment of different kinds of verrucas.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>After contact with the sap of Euphorbia myrsinites three children developed a toxic dermatitis. In addition, the youngest girl showed a conjunctivitis and an occlusion of the right eye. Phorbolesters are considered to be responsible for the toxicity of the euphorbiaceae. All three children have resulted in a restitutio ad integrum.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>This case report is demonstrating the danger of toxic burn of this kind of plant.