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phytophotodermatitis

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phytophotodermatitis /phy·to·pho·to·der·ma·ti·tis/ (-fo″to-der″mah-ti´tis) phototoxic dermatitis induced by exposure to certain plants and then to sunlight.
phy·to·pho·to·der·ma·ti·tis (ft-ft-dûrm-tts)
n.
See meadow dermatitis.
phytophotodermatitis [fi″to-fo″to-der″mah-ti´tis]
phototoxic dermatitis due to contact with certain plants and subsequent exposure to sunlight.
phytophotodermatitis
phototoxic dermatitis due to contact with certain plants and subsequent exposure to sunlight.
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The clinical name for the condition is phytophotodermatitis (PPD), sometimes called phototoxic dermatitis [see inset photo on previous page].
The case of the mysterious blisters by Mussulman, Laura / Sea&Shore
To the Editor: Phytophotodermatitis is a cutaneous phototoxic inflammatory eruption due to exposure to light-sensitizing botanical substances and longwave ultraviolet radiation that usually begins approximately 24 hours after exposure and peaks at 48 to 72 hours.
Phytophotodermatitis due to puncture from lime tree thorn by Roth, David J. / Southern Medical Journal
The complaint, called phytophotodermatitis, is caused by a combination of strong sunshine, naturally-occurring chemicals in some plants - and the fashion for wearing shorts.
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