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Phytophotodermatitis, also known as berloque dermatitis, [1] [2] [3] margarita photodermatitis, [4] [5] lime disease [6] or lime phytodermatitis [6] is a cutaneous phototoxic inflammatory reaction 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 ...
Photodermatitis, sometimes referred to as sun poisoning or photoallergy, is a form of allergic contact dermatitis in which the allergen must be activated by light to sensitize the allergic response, and to cause a rash or other systemic effects on subsequent exposure.
Phytophotodermatitis-aka margarita burn–is often mistaken for severe sunburn. This Woman’s Blistering Burn Shows Why You Should NEVER Make a Margarita in the Sun Skip to main content
Phytophotodermatitis may be aggravated by the additional levels of ultraviolet light emitted by compact fluorescent light. Patients undergoing photodynamic therapy are at additional risk of adverse photosensitive reactions caused by compact fluorescent light. One cause of cataracts is exposure to ultraviolet light. Provided the level of UV ...
Plants that cause phytophotodermatitis usually contain linear furanocoumarins. [8] Furanocoumarins are found in the sap of plants such as Ammi majus, parsnip, and giant hogweed. At least 36 species of the genus Heracleum in the family Apiaceae are known to contain one or more furanocoumarin compounds. [10]
Both plants are found in parts of the United States, and their sap, “in combo with moisture and sun,” can cause irritation, burning and scarring if touched.
Bergapten is often found in plants associated with phytophotodermatitis, [5] a potentially serious skin inflammation. Contact with plant parts containing bergapten (and other linear furanocoumarins) followed by exposure to ultraviolet light may lead to phytophotodermatitis.
Most species of the genus Heracleum are known to cause phytophotodermatitis. [9] In particular, the public health risks of giant hogweed (H. mantegazzianum) are well known. [10] [11] [12] At least 36 species of the genus Heracleum have been reported to contain furanocoumarin, [13] a chemical compound that sensitizes human skin to sunlight.