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    Clin Toxicol (Phila). 2009 Sep;47(8):834-5.

    Topical chlormethine hydrochloride causing bullous reaction.

    Ngai KY, Chan HY, Ng F.

    Caritas Medical Centre, Hong Kong, SAR, China. a9820898@graduate.hku.hk

    We describe a woman misusing chlormethine hydrochloride lotion for vitiligo with dermatological complications of local urticarial and bullous reactions. Presentations, complications, and management of topical chlormethine hydrochloride overdose are discussed. Surface decontamination and follow-up for potential complications are major treatments.

    PMID: 19778192 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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