# Misuse of topical over‐the‐counter medication: A case report

## TL;DR

This case report highlights the risks of misusing over-the-counter topical medications due to lack of proper knowledge.

## Contribution

The paper presents a case illustrating the misuse of OTC topical medications and its potential health consequences.

## Key findings

- Improper use of OTC topical medications can lead to toxicity.
- Patients may lack the knowledge needed to use these medications safely.

## Abstract

Overuse of topical medication is a national issue. Over‐the‐counter (OTC) medications are dispensed to patients directly without a physician's prescription and when used improperly without proper knowledge can lead to their misuse and toxicity.