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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, for instance).
Primary treatment involves washing exposed skin thoroughly with soap, cool water, and friction as soon as possible after exposure is discovered. [4] Soap or detergent is necessary because urushiol is an oil; friction, with a washcloth or something similar, is necessary because urushiol adheres strongly to the skin. [4]
Hard spots are the most common lesions. They are small, round, and sunken. The average diameter of hard spot lesions ranges from 3–10 mm (.12-.4 in). [13] [14] They have dark red to chocolate brown margins and often have pycnidia in the gray-colored centers. [15] A green halo may be present around the lesion. [16]
Dry skin can be a chronic issue for some people, especially during winter when the harsh, cold, and humidity-depleted air strips skin of its moisture. “Avoid excessive handwashing as much as ...
From shaking hands to sharing towels at the pool, hand warts are easily spread. What causes warts on hands? Here's what types of HPV can trigger this contagious skin condition.
TFOHS is a long-term fungal condition where athlete's foot or fungal toe nail infections in both feet is associated with tinea manuum in one hand. [3] [7] It typically presents with a diffuse scaling rash on the palm of one hand, which is preceded, sometimes by several years, by fungal infection in both feet. [3]
Cilantro: How the scent of cilantro is described depends on who you ask. To some people, cilantro has an earthy, spicy, and citrusy scent, per Matey. To some people, cilantro has an earthy, spicy ...
Dyshidrosis is a type of dermatitis, characterized by itchy vesicles of 1–2 mm in size, on the palms of the hands, sides of fingers, or bottoms of the feet. [8] Outbreaks usually conclude within three to four weeks, but often recur. [4] [8] Repeated attacks may result in fissures and skin thickening. [7] The cause of the condition is not ...