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
| | | | | | | Table 3-34 Plants Causing Phytophotodermatitis | | | Family Name | | Members | | | Apiaceae
(Umbelliferae) | | Angelica, parsley, hogweed, celery, parsnip, fennel, wild rhubarb, wild chervil | | | Rutaceae | | Lime, lemon, grapefruit, rue, orange, burning bush, mokihana (lei flowers) | | | Moraceae | | Fig tree (Clusiaceae (family): St. John’s wort) | | | | | |
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