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Iya A Agha¹, Sarah Montaquila², Hasan Alobaidi³

¹Dermatology, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, New York, USA.

|May 29, 2024

Summary

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Phytophotodermatitis (PPD) is an underdiagnosed skin reaction caused by sun exposure after contact with certain plants and citrus. Increased patient education is crucial to prevent severe reactions and reduce disease burden.

Keywords:

contact dermatitis dermatitis dermatology photoreaction phytophotodermatitis solar radiation

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Toxicology

Background:

Phytophotodermatitis (PPD) is an inflammatory skin reaction.
It occurs after contact with photosensitizing agents in plants or fruits, followed by UV radiation exposure.

Observation:

A case of a 48-year-old female with extensive PPD (over 30% body surface area) is presented.
The reaction resulted from exposure to plant and citrus juices during a tropical vacation, followed by sunbathing.

Findings:

The patient experienced extreme pain and a widespread reaction, atypical for typical lime-induced PPD.
This case highlights the potential for severe PPD reactions, even with less common exposure scenarios.

Implications:

Underdiagnosis and lack of patient awareness contribute to increased PPD incidence and severity.
Enhanced patient counseling on trigger avoidance is essential for preventing phytophotodermatitis.
This case underscores the need for greater recognition of PPD triggers and management strategies.