Phytophotodermatitis

Abstract Phytophotodermatitis is a phototoxic cutaneous eruption due to skin exposure to furocourmarins combined with ultraviolet light. Bizzare linear patterns, ranging from erythema to bullae with residual hyperpigmentaion, is the clinical clue to this diagnosis. Avoidance of furocoumarins in dire...

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Published inJournal of pediatric & adolescent gynecology Vol. 27; no. 2; pp. 93 - 94
Main Authors Moreau, Jacqueline F., MS, English, Joseph C., MD, Gehris, Robin P., MD
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Elsevier Inc 01.04.2014
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Adolescent
Citrus - adverse effects
Dermatitis, Phototoxic - diagnosis
Dermatitis, Phototoxic - etiology
Female
Furocoumarin
Furocoumarins - adverse effects
Humans
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Pediatrics
Phytophotodermatitis
Psoralen
Sunlight - adverse effects
Ultraviolet-A light
Furocoumarin
Ultraviolet-A light
Psoralen
Phytophotodermatitis
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Summary:Abstract Phytophotodermatitis is a phototoxic cutaneous eruption due to skin exposure to furocourmarins combined with ultraviolet light. Bizzare linear patterns, ranging from erythema to bullae with residual hyperpigmentaion, is the clinical clue to this diagnosis. Avoidance of furocoumarins in direct sunlight can prevent recurrences.
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ISSN:1083-3188
1873-4332
DOI:10.1016/j.jpag.2013.11.001