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    plants associated with phytophotodermatitis. Of all the plant species that have been reported to induce phytophotodermatitis, approximately half belong...
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    may develop phytophotodermatitis. A class of organic chemical compounds called furanocoumarins are reported to cause phytophotodermatitis in humans. Limes...
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    activation of the arachidonic acid cascade. The result is known as phytophotodermatitis, a serious skin inflammation. Furanocoumarins produced by plants...
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    common rue, or herbal preparations derived from it, can cause severe phytophotodermatitis, which results in burn-like blisters on the skin. The mechanism of...
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    Ficus carica followed by exposure to ultraviolet light can cause phytophotodermatitis, a potentially serious skin inflammation. Although the plant is not...
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    called the burning bush. Photodermatitis caused by plants is called phytophotodermatitis. Prevention includes avoiding exposure to chemicals that can trigger...
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    common rue, or herbal preparations derived from it, can cause severe phytophotodermatitis, which results in burn-like blisters on the skin. The mechanism of...
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    September in the Northern Hemisphere. Skin contact can sometimes cause phytophotodermatitis, which makes the skin especially sensitive to ultraviolet light....
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    Furanocoumarins are known to cause phytophotodermatitis, a potentially severe skin inflammation. Cases of phytophotodermatitis induced by external use of C...
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    in vogue. Most species of the genus Heracleum are known to cause phytophotodermatitis. In particular, the public health risks of giant hogweed (H. mantegazzianum)...
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    light (either sunlight or a tanning bed), has been reported to cause phytophotodermatitis, a serious skin inflammation indicated by painful erythema and bullae...
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    contain furanocoumarins, followed by exposure to sunlight, may cause phytophotodermatitis, a serious skin inflammation. Phototoxic species include Ammi majus...
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    certain furanocoumarins, some Citrus species are known to cause phytophotodermatitis, a potentially severe skin inflammation resulting from contact with...
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    the photosensitizing agent or subsequent UV exposure can lead to phytophotodermatitis, a serious skin inflammation. Despite this danger, A. majus is cultivated...
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    family Moraceae, contact with the milky sap of Ficus pumila can cause phytophotodermatitis, a potentially serious skin inflammation. Although the plant is not...
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    also been implicated in "strimmer dermatitis", another name for phytophotodermatitis, due to spray from weed trimmers and similar forms of contact. Other...
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  • Some patients are directly affected by compact fluorescent light. Phytophotodermatitis may be aggravated by the additional levels of ultraviolet light emitted...
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    resemblance to poison hemlock, and the leaves of the wild carrot may cause phytophotodermatitis, so caution should also be used when handling the plant. The seeds...
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    to phytophotodermatitis. In particular, bergapten appears to be the primary phototoxic compound responsible for Citrus-induced phytophotodermatitis. Bergapten...
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    parts of Europe. The sap of giant hogweed is phototoxic and causes phytophotodermatitis in humans, resulting in blisters and scars. These serious reactions...
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    there is evidence that the sap from common hogweed can also produce phytophotodermatitis (burns and rashes) when contaminated skin is exposed to sunlight...
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    some such chemicals causes photodermatitis, and many plants cause phytophotodermatitis. Light-induced toxicity is a common phenomenon in humans; however...
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  • Indiscriminate use of bergamot essential oil has led to several cases of phytophotodermatitis, a potentially severe skin inflammation. In these cases, the primary...
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    occurring only after exposure to ultraviolet light. Because of this, phytophotodermatitis causing skin blistering may occur after coming into contact with...
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    substances in plants" and is known to cause contact dermititis, phytophotodermatitis, and contact allergy. "Aechmea fasciata". Integrated Taxonomic Information...
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    mild stomach upset if eaten, and contact with the foliage may cause phytophotodermatitis. The name "burning bush" derives from the volatile oils produced...
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    a phenomenon common with members of the citrus family, known as phytophotodermatitis. This evergreen, intricately branched shrub may exceed a meter and...
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    antispasmodic and to treat gonorrhea. However, use may result in phytophotodermatitis[citation needed] and it has not been proven safe for use during pregnancy...
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  • furanocoumarins, which in combination with ultraviolet light, leads to phytophotodermatitis. There is some anecdotal evidence that H. persicum may be less dangerous...
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    mantegazzianum giant hogweed Apiaceae The sap is phototoxic, causing phytophotodermatitis (severe skin inflammations) when affected skin is exposed to sunlight...
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