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Phytophotodermatitis

Phytophotodermatitis. By: Morgan Trekell. Description. Eruption of the skin usually begins 24 hours after exposure and peaks between 48-72 hours A burning sensation will start on the skin, followed by a red rash and sometimes blisters.

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Phytophotodermatitis

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  1. Phytophotodermatitis By: Morgan Trekell

  2. Description • Eruption of the skin usually begins 24 hours after exposure and peaks between 48-72 hours • A burning sensation will start on the skin, followed by a red rash and sometimes blisters. • The most commonly affected areas are the backs of hands, forearms, necks, and lips

  3. Scientific Description • After the skin has come in contact with photosensitizing compounds, erythema and vesiculation occur on the cutaneous, which are very similar to a sun burn. The involved skin then has marked hyperpigmentation after a phototoxic inflamation eruption

  4. Other signs • Dark blotches will appear on the affected areas of the skin. The format of the spots depends on the skin exposure to substances • Hyperpigmentation of the skin replaces the rash

  5. Cause • It is a skin condition that occurs because of sensitivity to chemicals in certain plants and fruits, and then exposure to UV light • The reaction occurs because of the photosensitizing substance called furocoumarins, which are found in hemlock and fig trees

  6. Cure • Wash the skin to remove any remaining plant oilsand avoiding the sun during the acute phase of the rash • Apply ice packs to relieve severe burns and use over-the-counter creams such as Solarcaine • Wash the affected area daily with soap and water. Pat dry with a towel and rub hydrocortisone cream on to reduce the inflammation

  7. Worst Case Scenario • Increased pain • Increased redness, swelling, or pus coming from the wound • Fever of 100.4˚F (38˚C) or higher

  8. Three Facts • Phytophotodermatitis can occur on anyone and dates back to 1000-1500 BC. • In 1916, phytophotodermatitis was found as a result of bergmont oil in perfume and exposure to the sun • Most cases reported are from the contact with fruit juice and then sun exposure

  9. Works cited • http://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-edge-newspaper-2011/aug-12a.html • http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0736467998001590 • http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://anagen.ucdavis.edu/1412/case_presentations/phytophotodermatitis/1.jpg&imgrefurl=http://anagen.ucdavis.edu/1412/case_presentations/phytophotodermatitis/polat.html&h=845&w=1126&sz=535&tbnid=fowv_CFA9PaFxM:&tbnh=101&tbnw=135&zoom=1&usg=__pNUijEVaZO2iT1e0KQlVz1-zoy4=&docid=2Gpwy9SRtLvJiM&hl=en&sa=X&ei=PlhTUsePJ4rKqQGjpYDAAQ&sqi=2&ved=0CEQQ9QEwBQ • http://www.cosderm.com/fileadmin/qhi_archive/ArticlePDF/CD/021020099.pdf

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