Lime-induced phytophotodermatitis
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Lime-induced phytophotodermatitis
This case describes a scenario of lime-induced phytophotodermatitis. Phytophotodermatitis is a dermatitis caused after the skin is exposed to photosensitizing compounds in plants and then exposed to sunlight. Many common plants including citrus fruits, celery, and wild parsnip contain these photosensitizing compounds which cause phytophotodermatitis. It is important for a physician to be aware ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives
سال: 2014
ISSN: 2000-9666
DOI: 10.3402/jchimp.v4.25090