Phytophotodermatitis
(Table 3-34)
- Form of photoxic dermatitis due to plants containing phototoxic chemicals (especially furocoumarins) via either
ingestion or skin contact
- Contact with plant juice may cause burning and bullae when sites exposed to sunlight
- Treatment: avoid photosensitizer, topical corticosteroid
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| Table 3-34 Plants Causing Phytophotodermatitis |
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Family Name |
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Members |
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Apiaceae
(Umbelliferae) |
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Angelica, parsley, hogweed, celery, parsnip, fennel,
wild rhubarb, wild chervil |
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Rutaceae |
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Lime, lemon, grapefruit, rue, orange, burning bush,
mokihana (lei flowers) |
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Moraceae |
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Fig tree (Clusiaceae (family): St. John’s wort) |
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