Phytophotodermatitis
| Phytophotodermatitis | |
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| Classification and external resources | |
| ICD-10 | L56.2 |
| DiseasesDB | 31395 |
Phytophotodermatitis (also known as "Berloque dermatitis"[1]:32 or "Margarita photodermatitis"[2][3]) is a chemical reaction which makes skin hypersensitive to ultraviolet light. It is frequently mistaken for hereditary conditions such as atopic dermatitis or chemical burns, but it is caused by contact with the photosensitizing compounds found naturally in some plants and vegetables like parsnips, citrus fruits, and more.[4]
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Symptoms[edit]
The symptoms are equivalent to photodermatitis, but vary in severity.
The skin condition is a cutaneous phototoxic inflammatory eruption resulting from contact with light-sensitizing botanical substances—particularly from the plant families Umbelliferae, Rutaceae, Moraceae, and Leguminosae—and ultraviolet light, typically from sun exposure. Phytophotodermatitis usually results in hyperpigmentation of the skin that often appears like a bruise. This may be accompanied by blisters or burning. The reaction typically begins within 24 hours of exposure and peaks at 48–72 hours after the exposure.[5]
Phytophotodermatitis can affect people of any age, but because of the bruise-like appearance that is usually in the shape of handprints or fingerprints, it is often mistaken in children for child abuse.[6]
Common causes[edit]
- Umbelliferae
- Rutaceae
- Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, which can infect celery[17]
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Treatment[edit]
Phytophotodermatitis can be prevented by staying indoors after handling the above substances. Windows will filter out ultraviolet light and prevent symptoms from arising.
Many different topical and oral medications can be used to treat the inflammatory reaction of phytophotodermatitis. A dermatologist may also prescribe a bleaching cream to help treat the hyperpigmentation and return the skin pigmentation back to normal. If they do not receive treatment, the affected sites may develop permanent hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation.[5]
Sunblock can greatly mitigate symptoms, at least when caused by rue (Ruta Graveolens).
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0. Unknown parameter
|ISBN status=ignored (help) - ^ "Ryan R. Riahi, BS, Philip R. Cohen, MD, Floyd W. Robinson, BS, James M. Gray, MD. What Caused The Rash On This Man's Wrist And Hand?". The Dermatologist. June 2009.
- ^ Abramowitz, Alan; Resnik K, Cohen K (25 March 1993). "Correspondence: Margarita Photodermatitis". New England Journal of Medicine. doi:10.1056/NEJM199303253281220. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
- ^ Solis RR, Dotson DA, Trizna Z (2000). "Phytophotodermatitis: a sometimes difficult diagnosis". Arch Fam Med 9 (10): 1195–6. doi:10.1001/archfami.9.10.1195. PMID 11115230.
- ^ a b http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1119566-overview
- ^ Barradell, R.; Addo, A.; McDonagh, A. J.; Cork, M. J.; Wales, J. K. (1993). "Phytophotodermatitis mimicking child abuse". European journal of pediatrics 152 (4): 291–292. doi:10.1007/BF01956735. PMID 8482273.
- ^ a b c Photocontact dermatitis. DermNet NZ
- ^ Lutchman L, Inyang V, Hodgkinson D (November 1999). "Phytophotodermatitis associated with parsnip picking". J Accid Emerg Med 16 (6): 453–4. PMC 1343418. PMID 10572825.
- ^ Giant Hogweed phytophotodermatitis GPnotebook login required
- ^ Phytophotodermatitis at eMedicine
- ^ Weber IC, Davis CP, Greeson DM (1999). "Phytophotodermatitis: the other "lime" disease". J Emerg Med 17 (2): 235–7. doi:10.1016/S0736-4679(98)00159-0. PMID 10195477.
- ^ Phytophotodermatitis - Consultant Live
- ^ Arias-Santiago, SA; Fernández-Pugnaire, MA; Almazán-Fernández, FM; Serrano-Falcón, C; Serrano-Ortega, S (2009). "Phytophotodermatitis due to Ruta graveolens prescribed for fibromyalgia". Rheumatology (Oxford, England) 48 (11): 1401. doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kep234. PMID 19671699.
- ^ Furniss, D; Adams, T (2007). "Herb of grace: An unusual cause of phytophotodermatitis mimicking burn injury". Journal of burn care & research : official publication of the American Burn Association 28 (5): 767–9. doi:10.1097/BCR.0B013E318148CB82. PMID 17667834.
- ^ Eickhorst, K; Deleo, V; Csaposs, J (2007). "Rue the herb: Ruta graveolens--associated phytophototoxicity". Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug : official journal of the American Contact Dermatitis Society, North American Contact Dermatitis Group 18 (1): 52–5. doi:10.2310/6620.2007.06033. PMID 17303046.
- ^ Wessner, D; Hofmann, H; Ring, J (1999). "Phytophotodermatitis due to Ruta graveolens applied as protection against evil spells". Contact dermatitis 41 (4): 232. PMID 10515113.
- ^ CDC MMWR Phytophotodermatitis among Grocery Workers - Ohio
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