Camphor hepatotoxicity

We report a case of hepatotoxicity in a 2-month-old baby after a camphor-co ntaining cold remedy was applied dermally. Liver function tests returned to normal after the application of the cold remedy was discontinued. Ingestio n of camphor can cause severe liver and central nervous system injury, and neurotoxicity has been observed after exposure to camphor through the skin. Hepatotoxicity after dermal application of camphor has never been reported . This report emphasizes the common use of cold remedies that are usually n ot beneficial and may be potentially dangerous.