Giloy (Tinospora Cordifolia): A COVID-19 herbal drug causing erythroderma in a pediatric patient

Abstract

Erythroderma or exfoliative dermatitis is characterized by erythema and scaling affecting more than 90% of the body surface area. Drug-induced erythrodermas are relatively uncommon in children but can be potentially life-threatening. We hereby report an unusual case of erythroderma due to oral intake of Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) in a 10-year-old child.

Keywords

• child
• erythroderma
• tinospora cordifolia