Skin branding for jaundice in children: A brutal cultural dermatosis

Skin branding for jaundice in children: A brutal cultural dermatosis

Dermatological conditions associated with socio-cultural and religious practices, known as "cultural dermatoses," are commonly seen in medical practice. This article presents seven cases of children who underwent skin branding for jaundice in Southern India. Skin branding, a traditional he...

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Veröffentlicht in:Pediatric dermatology 2024-03, Vol.41 (2), p.354-355
Hauptverfasser: Arun Babu, Thirunavukkarasu, Nagendran, Prabhakaran
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Burns
Burns - etiology
Child
Folk medicine
Humans
Jaundice
Jaundice - complications
Jaundice - etiology
Pediatrics
Skin
Skin Diseases - complications
Wound Healing
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Zusammenfassung:Dermatological conditions associated with socio-cultural and religious practices, known as "cultural dermatoses," are commonly seen in medical practice. This article presents seven cases of children who underwent skin branding for jaundice in Southern India. Skin branding, a traditional healing method, involves applying heated objects to cause third-degree burns. Healthcare providers should be aware of these cultural practices to avoid misdiagnosis.
ISSN:0736-8046
1525-1470
DOI:10.1111/pde.15486