Berloque dermatitis induced by "Florida water".
Phytophotodermatitis is a phototoxic dermatitis resulting from contact with psoralen-containing plants such as celery, limes, parsley, figs, and carrots. Berloque dermatitis is a variant of phytophotodermatitis and is caused by high concentrations of psoralen-containing fragrances, most commonly oil of bergamot. Berloque dermatitis is rarely seen today because of the removal of these fragrances from most cosmetic products in the United States. We report, however, a group of patients still at risk for berloque dermatitis. These patients use the colognes "Florida Water" and "Kananga Water," which are popular in Hispanic, African American, and Caribbean populations. These fragrant waters are used for spiritual blessing, treating headaches, and personal hygiene.
School of Medicine, University of Texas at Southwestern, Dallas, USA. lwang@mednet.swmed.edu
Lena
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Wang
Barton
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Sterling
Philip
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Don
D002675:Child, Preschool; D017484:Dermatitis, Phototoxic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D011564:Furocoumarins / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D017495:Hyperpigmentation / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000473:pathology; D010476:Perfume / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000009:adverse effects*
D011564:Furocoumarins; D010476:Perfume; D010936:Plant Extracts