Treatment of Valproate-Induced Alopecia

areasare thencoveredby cloth,cotton,wool,or a bandage," Thereshould be warnings of the product's irritant propertiesand the need for proper application. The information in the packageinsertsof all medicated oilscontaining methylsalicylateshouldbe scrutinized moreclosely.Adequateand clear warningsof toxicity, the propermethodof handlingand application, and the need to consult a physician,especially in case of poisoning,should be included. Given that ingestionof as little as 4 mLof wintergreenoil by a child can be fatal,6 the bottles always should be closed tightly or, preferably, have child-resistant caps. All physicians and pharmacists should appreciate fully the toxic potential of these liquid, concentrated methylsalicylate formulations.