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Burns induced by plants

K Lagey1, L Duinslaeger, A Vanderkelen

  • 1Burn Center Brussels, Neder-Over-Heembeek, Belgium.

Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
|November 1, 1995
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Phytophotodermatitis, a skin reaction from plants like parsley and giant hogweed, can cause burns. This occurs due to furocoumarins in the plants and sunlight exposure, leading to phototoxic reactions.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Botany
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Plants in the Umbelliferae family contain furocoumarins (psoralens).
  • Furocoumarins are known phototoxic agents.
  • Umbelliferae plants can cause phytophotodermatitis upon sun exposure.

Observation:

  • Four patients presented with partial thickness skin burns.
  • The burns resulted from a phytophotodermatitis reaction.
  • Exposure involved parsley (Apium petroselinum) and giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum).

Findings:

  • Contact with specific Umbelliferae plants (parsley, giant hogweed) and sunlight exposure induced phototoxic reactions.
  • These reactions manifested as partial thickness burns.
  • Furocoumarin compounds are confirmed as the causative agents in these cases.

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Implications:

  • Highlights the risk of phytophotodermatitis from common plants.
  • Emphasizes the importance of recognizing and managing plant-induced phototoxic burns.
  • Informs public awareness regarding potential skin reactions to certain botanical species and sun exposure.