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Phytophotodermatitis: a visit to Margaritaville

C L Egan1, G Sterling

  • 1University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine, Philadelphia.

Cutis
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Phytophotodermatitis is a skin reaction caused by plant compounds and UV light. Common culprits include citrus fruits and vegetables like celery and carrots, leading to phototoxic eruptions.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Photobiology
  • Botany

Background:

  • Phytophotodermatitis is a phototoxic skin reaction.
  • It results from contact with photosensitizing compounds and long-wave ultraviolet light.

Observation:

  • The most common photosensitizing compounds are furocoumarins.
  • These are found in plants from the Umbelliferae, Rutaceae, and Moracea families.

Findings:

  • Commonly implicated plants include citrus fruits (limes, oranges).
  • Various vegetables like celery, parsnip, parsley, carrots, and dill also contain these compounds.

Implications:

  • Understanding plant-derived photosensitizers is crucial for diagnosis and prevention.
  • Awareness can help individuals avoid phytophotodermatitis from common garden and food plants.

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