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Botanical Briefs: Fig Phytophotodermatitis (Ficus carica).

Catherine Shirer Barker¹, Thomas W McGovern¹, Dirk M Elston¹

¹Drs. Barker and Elston are from the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston. Dr. Barker is from the Department of Internal Medicine, and Dr. Elston is from the Department of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. McGovern is from Fort Wayne Dermatology Consultants, Indiana.

|May 31, 2024

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Fig phytophotodermatitis causes painful sunburn-like skin reactions. Exposure to the common fig tree (Ficus carica) in warm climates can trigger this condition, requiring proper diagnosis and treatment.

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Toxicology

Background:

Phytophotodermatitis is a skin reaction caused by plant sap and sun exposure.
The common fig tree (Ficus carica) is a potential, yet often overlooked, cause of phytophotodermatitis.

Purpose of the Study:

To raise awareness among dermatologists about fig phytophotodermatitis.
To highlight the characteristic linear, erythematous, blistering eruption caused by Ficus carica exposure.

Main Methods:

Clinical observation of patients presenting with characteristic skin lesions.
Correlation of symptoms with exposure to Ficus carica, particularly in warm climates.

Main Results:

Patients develop sudden, painful sunburn-like eruptions.
Symptoms worsen over time and present as linear, erythematous, blistering rashes.

Conclusions:

Fig phytophotodermatitis is a distinct clinical entity that dermatologists should consider.
Prompt identification of Ficus carica as the inciting agent is crucial for effective patient management and treatment.