title: [Bullous phototoxic contact dermatitis caused by Dictamnus albus. The Bible's "burning bush"?].
abstract: A bullous phototoxic reaction occurred in a 27-year-old man working with the plant Dictamnus albus. The skin changes disappeared, leaving behind areas of hyperpigmentation, after treatment with corticoid-containing ointments. Possible causes are 5- and 8-methoxypsoralen, perhaps also photodynamically active alkaloids of the plant, as well as sun-ray exposure and sweating. Dictamnus albus may be the biblical "burning bush". Since the plant becoming ever more popular in German gardens, a phytophototoxic reaction should be considered in the differential diagnosis of the described symptoms.
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000328:Adult; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D010947:Plants, Toxic; D012872:Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / Q000175:diagnosis
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D005938:Glucocorticoids
vernacular_title: Bullöse phototoxische Kontaktdermatitis durch Dictamnus albus. "Brennender Busch" der Bibel?