Phytophotodermatitis (PPD) is an inflammatory skin reaction to chemicals in certain plants or fruits triggered by sunlight exposure. It’s a type of contact dermatitis — a rash that appears after ...

Sunburns aren’t the only thing that might hurt your skin this summer. There’s another sun-centric skin condition that’s as sneaky as it can be painful—so much so that it might interfere with the rest ...

When Isabel Tan, a beauty and fashion influencer, spent a holiday weekend in Montauk, New York, she thought she needed only to worry about applying sunscreen. But in the week following the trip, she ...

Phytophotodermatitis gets its name from the Greek terms “phyto,” meaning plant, “photo,” meaning light, and “dermatitis,” which refers to skin inflammation. Also known as lime disease — not the same ...

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Phytophotodermatitis is a skin condition caused by the sun and certain foods. It manifests in brown or red rashes, skin bumps, and irritation. Typical treatment includes dermatologist-prescribed ...

NEW YORK — Planning to sip on a poolside cocktail this summer? Be aware of the lime wedge that may be adorning your glass, as the juice can cause more harm to your skin than you may think. Often ...

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Dermatology Nursing. 2006;18(2):153-154. Phytophotodermatitis (PPD) is a phototoxic reaction which occurs when the skin comes in contact with a photosensitizer and is subsequently exposed to radiation ...

A 26-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with a painful blistering eruption on her hands. She had been squeezing limes and lemons while making sangria the previous day. She had spent ...