Phytophotodermatitis related to carrot extract-containing sunscreen

Dermatol Online J. 2018 Jan 15;24(1):13030/qt2nv2d1n0.

Abstract

Phytophotodermatitis is a clinical diagnosis from phototoxicity of the skin induced by contact with plants or their extracts. Phytophotodermatitis maypresent with burning, erythema, patches, plaques, vesicles, bullae, or hyperpigmented patches in welldemarcated and unusual shapes. Inquiring about occupation, hobbies, and plant or plant extract contact is essential to establishing the diagnosis. Herein we present a case of phytophotodermatitisafter use of carrot extract-containing sunscreen presenting as a hyperpigmented patch in a geometric distribution with accentuation of pigment within the dynamic rhytides.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Daucus carota / adverse effects*
  • Dermatitis, Phototoxic / diagnosis
  • Dermatitis, Phototoxic / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperpigmentation / chemically induced*
  • Plant Extracts / adverse effects*
  • Sunscreening Agents / adverse effects*
  • Sunscreening Agents / chemistry

Substances

  • Plant Extracts
  • Sunscreening Agents