phytophotodermatitis
Sign in to savePhytophotodermatitis is a phototoxic inflammatory reaction of the skin resulting from contact with a light-sensitizing botanical agent (such as lime juice) followed by exposure to ultraviolet A (UV-A) light (from the sun, for instance). Symptoms include erythema, edema, blisters (vesicles and/or bullae), and delayed hyperpigmentation. Heat and moisture tend to exacerbate the reaction.
Key facts
- Medical condition.name
- Phytophotodermatitis
- Medical condition.synonyms
- Berloque dermatitis, margarita photodermatitis, lime disease or lime phytodermatitis
- Medical condition.image
- Phytophotodermatitis_from_exposure_to_lime_juice.jpg
- Medical condition.caption
- Phytophotodermatitis caused by lime juice
- Medical condition.causes
- Photosensitizer and UV-A light
- Medical condition.differential
- Skin burn; allergic contact dermatitis
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Phytophotodermatitis is a phototoxic inflammatory reaction of the skin resulting from contact with a light-sensitizing botanical agent (such as lime juice) followed by exposure to ultraviolet A (UV-A) light (from the sun, for instance). Symptoms include erythema, edema, blisters (vesicles and/or bullae), and delayed hyperpigmentation. Heat and moisture tend to exacerbate the reaction.
A reaction may be elicited in any person who has been exposed to adequate amounts of both a photosensitizer and UV-A light. Phytophotodermatitis is not an immunologic response; no prior exposure to the photosensitizing agent is required.
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