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Double-Staining Method to Detect Pectin in Plant-Fungus Interaction

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Published on: February 4, 2022

Phytophotodermatitis due to Ficus carica.

Muhterem Polat¹, Pinar Oztas, Meltem Cik Dikilitas

¹Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital, 1st Dermatology Department, Ankara, Turkey. drmuhterempolat@mynet.com

Dermatology Online Journal

|March 7, 2009

Summary

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Fig plants (Ficus) can cause phytophotodermatitis, a skin reaction triggered by furocoumarins and sunlight. This case highlights the reaction occurring in vitiligo patches after contact with fig fruits and leaves.

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Published on: February 4, 2022

Area of Science:

Dermatology
Botany
Toxicology

Background:

The genus Ficus, part of the Moraceae family, is known to cause irritant or phototoxic reactions.
Phytophotodermatitis is a common cutaneous reaction resulting from exposure to plant-derived phototoxic substances.
These reactions are typically caused by furocoumarins (psoralens) present in certain plants.

Observation:

A case of phytophotodermatitis is presented following contact with fig fruits and leaves.
The patient developed vesicular dermatitis.
The dermatitis was notably concentrated in areas affected by vitiligo.

Findings:

Contact with Ficus species led to phytophotodermatitis.
The clinical presentation involved vesicular lesions.
The distribution of dermatitis was influenced by pre-existing vitiligo.

Implications:

This case underscores the potential for Ficus species to induce phytophotodermatitis.
The findings suggest that depigmented skin in vitiligo may be more susceptible to or visibly affected by such phototoxic reactions.
Awareness of Ficus-induced phytophotodermatitis is important for dermatologists and patients, especially those with vitiligo.