Phytophotodermatitis: The Other “Lime” Disease

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 ...

A sudden rash and blisters on the left leg in Bali. 'Lime disease' or phytophotodermatitis as a result of exposure of lime juice to her left leg.

A 23-year-old previously healthy Dutch woman developed an erythematous, non-itching rash in a handprint pattern at the lateral side of her left thigh on the fourth day of a beach holiday in Bali. Apart from her stay on the beach and an enjoyable nightlife, her further exposure and travel history was unremarkable. In the following 24 hours, the rash became extremely painful with development of b...

Phytophotodermatitis from making sangria: a phototoxic reaction to lime and lemon juice.

756 CMAJ, July 14, 2015, 187(10) ©2015 8872147 Canada Inc. or its licensors A 26-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with a painful blistering eruption on her hands. She had been squeezing limes and lemons while making sangria the previous day. She had spent the rest of the day outdoors in the sun without sunscreen. Hours later, she experienced a painful burning erythema follow...

Phytophotodermatitis

DESCRIPTION A 30-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with a 2-day history of painful blistering wounds over the dorsum of both hands. She reported her hands " began to peel " 24 hours after she had sliced limes for a beach party; no other precipitating events (chemical or thermal trauma) were mentioned.

Phytophotodermatitis: an occupational and recreational skin disease.