Lime-induced phytophotodermatitis.

Oxf Med Case Reports

Department of Internal Medicine, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA.

Published: November 2019

Phytophotodermatitis, also commonly known as phototoxic dermatitis, is a common skin condition that occurs after contact with certain plants and subsequent exposure to sunlight. It is often confused with skin burns due to the blistering nature of its lesions. We herein report a case of phytophotodermatitis that developed in a 26-year-old male following contact with lime and subsequent exposure to sunlight.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6902619PMC
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