[Purely natural: phototoxic dermatitis]

MMW Fortschr Med. 2007 Feb 8;149(6):36.
[Article in German]

Abstract

The local application of undiluted bergamot oil in association with simultaneous exposure to sunlight brought about a phototoxic reaction of the skin. Despite successful treatment of the vesicles, Hyperpigmentation and stress-related erythema persisted.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Dermatitis, Phototoxic / diagnosis*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Facial Dermatoses / chemically induced*
  • Facial Dermatoses / diagnosis
  • Facial Dermatoses / drug therapy
  • Furocoumarins / administration & dosage
  • Furocoumarins / toxicity
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Phytotherapy / adverse effects*
  • Plant Oils / administration & dosage
  • Plant Oils / toxicity*

Substances

  • Furocoumarins
  • Plant Oils
  • bergamot oil