Camphor Burns on the Palm: An Unusual New Presentation.

INTRODUCTION

Camphor burns on the palm are uncommon and rarely encountered by a plastic surgeon.

AIM

This study aims to analyze different patterns of camphor burns on the palm.

METHODS

Five women and one man presented with camphor burns on their palm. All patients had burns on their right palm. The shape of camphor, the duration of contact with the ignited camphor on the palm, and post-burn treatments were evaluated.

RESULTS

Three types of camphor burns were noted: Type 1 (a ring-shaped or a dome-shaped blister with unburned skin in the center), Type 2 (an oval-shaped partially thick burn with unburned skin in the center), and Type 3 (a full-thickness burn exposing the palmar fascia).

CONCLUSION

Different types of camphor burns on the palm are described in this study. This is the first study to report ring-shaped blisters and ring-shaped partially thick camphor burns caused on the palm.