Skin rash related to the use of wood ash in wound healing, about a case

Abstract

Abstarct Introduction: The ash of wood plants is part of the ancestral remedies because of its physical and chemical properties. It has detergent, fertilizing, and antiseptic properties, which justifies its many uses. Case report: We report the case of a woman aged 50 years who presented with a generalized rash all over the body with painful macules a burning sensation and a fever. Symptoms appeared after taking wood ash from plants, for three days. The reason for use was the healing of Zona's wound that she contracted and treated before admission. The patient’s general condition was preserved, and the drug treatment allowed a quick healing. Conclusion: Wood ash from plants with a high potassium hydroxyl content may be an irritant and partly explain the reaction observed. Traditional treatments should be used with great care to avoid adverse effects.