Perineal Acute Irritant Contact Dermatitis in Kerosene Poisoning : An Intriguing Presentation

Abstract

Kerosene is a combustible hydrocarbon liquid, used commonly in rural and urban households for cooking purposes. In developing countries, kerosene poisoning is accidental among lower socio-economic group.¹ We report here a case of kerosene poisoning in an adult female who developed acute irritant contact dermatitis three days after the ingestion. To the best of our knowledge, such unique presentation is not reported in the literature.