title: Iatrogenic phytophotodermatitis resulting from herbal treatment of an allergic contact dermatitis.
abstract: Phytophotodermatitis commonly occurs in skin exposed to sunlight after contact with plants containing furocoumarins. While it is recognized that the consumption of plants or vegetables containing furocoumarins can potentially trigger a phytophotodermatitis, there have been no reports to date of a phytophotodermatitis triggered by an ingested herbal remedy. We describe the case of a 56-year-old farmer who developed an extensive photo-induced dermatitis after ingesting a herbal decoction prescribed for his chronic hand dermatitis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Waterford Regional Hospital, Ireland. fergalmoloney@eircom.net
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Moloney
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Parnell
authors.forename: C C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Buckley
mesh_terms: D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008517:Phytotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D028321:Plant Preparations / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D028321:Plant Preparations