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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).
Photodermatitis may result in swelling, difficulty breathing, a burning sensation, a red itchy rash sometimes resembling small blisters, and peeling of the skin. Nausea may also occur. There may also be blotches where the itching may persist for long periods of time. In these areas an unsightly orange to brown tint may form, usually near or on ...
You can also prevent anal itching by avoiding foods that cause diarrhea such as coffee or dairy. Certain food allergies can cause anal itching and may require elimination from the diet if you ...
The resulting itch can cause significant suffering. [4] [8] PLE is also defined as an idiopathic primary photodermatosis, [9] in which the photosensitizer is unknown. [4] Treatments include prevention with sun avoidance and supervised light therapy, and symptom control with topical steroids. [4]
All of the sunscreens sold in the U.S., whether they are mineral or chemical based, have been tested to be safe in humans, Dr. Rodney points out. “Ultimately, the type of sunscreen you use is ...
Itchy, burning skin: Irritant contact dermatitis tends to be more painful than itchy, while allergic contact dermatitis often itches. The surface appearance of skin: Skin is dry and fissured in the irritant contact dermatitis whereas vesicles and bullae are seen in allergic contact dermatitis.
Scientists are still unraveling the mystery of why skin conditions like eczema cause people to itch. One known cause is inflammation, which gets worse as people scratch and their skin becomes damaged.
An icepack directly onto the skin provides instant relief. For milder cases, the intense itch/scratch cycle can be broken by applying a topical skin coolant gel containing menthol, camphor, or other topical coolant to affected itchy areas, and then consistently applying 100+SPF sunscreen to affected skin of arms, shoulders, neck, etc., whenever they are expected to be