Phytophotodermatitis from mokihana fruits (Pelea anisata H. Mann, fam. Rutaceae) in Hawaiian lei.
Bullous dermatitis, which resolved leaving hyperpigmentation and which was clinically consistent with phytophotodermatitis , affected the skin of the neck of 2 individuals who wore Hawaiian leis (as neck garlands ) made of the fruits of Pelea anisata . In a Daniels culture plate system portions of the fruits showed phototoxicity.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006254:Hawaii; D006801:Humans; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D010947:Plants, Toxic; D012872:Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology