title: Assessing phytophotodermatitis: boy with erythema and blisters on both hands.
abstract: Phytophotodermatitis (PPD) is a phototoxic reaction which occurs when the skin comes in contact with a photosensitizer and is subsequently exposed to radiation. PPD is often seen in people handling furocoumarin-containing products, such as agricultural workers, bartenders, florists, and gardeners. It may also be seen in beachgoers, athletes, and children. The pattern of the lesions usually resembles streaks; the hands and mouth are most commonly affected due to eating and handling of the offending furocoumarin-containing agents.
authors.affiliation: SUNY Health Sciences Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Amor
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Khachemoune
authors.forename: Karima
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Khechmoune
authors.forename: Dominique
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Blanc
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001768:Blister / Q000209:etiology; D017484:Dermatitis, Phototoxic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004890:Erythema / Q000209:etiology; D011564:Furocoumarins / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking / Q000379:methods; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods; D010947:Plants, Toxic / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D011564:Furocoumarins