Phytophotodermatitis: the other “lime” disease

Phytophotodermatitis is a skin eruption that occurs after contact with photosensitizing compounds in plants and exposure to UV light. There are two common presentations of phytophotodermatitis. Acutely, erythema and vesiculation similar to a severe sunburn are noted. After resolution of the inflamma...

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Published in:The Journal of emergency medicine 1999-03, Vol.17 (2), p.235-237
Main Authors: Weber, Ian C, Davis, Charles P, Greeson, David M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Bullous diseases of the skin
Dermatitis, Phototoxic - etiology
Dermatology
Emergencies
Female
Fruit
Furocoumarins
Humans
Hyperpigmentation - etiology
limes
Medical sciences
photosensitivity
phytophotodermatitis
psoralens
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Summary:Phytophotodermatitis is a skin eruption that occurs after contact with photosensitizing compounds in plants and exposure to UV light. There are two common presentations of phytophotodermatitis. Acutely, erythema and vesiculation similar to a severe sunburn are noted. After resolution of the inflammation, the involved skin has marked hyperpigmentation. Many plants have been identified that contain furocoumarins (psoralens), including limes, lemons, and celery. We present a patient with an acute phototoxic eruption and hyperpigmentation after contact with limes during a beach vacation.
ISSN:0736-4679
2352-5029
DOI:10.1016/S0736-4679(98)00159-0