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Review
. 2021 May-Jun;32(3):140-143.
doi: 10.1097/DER.0000000000000691.

Psoralen-Induced Phytophotodermatitis

Carter R Ellis  1 , Dirk M Elston  2
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Review

Psoralen-Induced Phytophotodermatitis

Carter R Ellis et al. Dermatitis. 2021 May-Jun.

Abstract

Phytophotodermatitis is a cutaneous reaction that occurs after exposure to plant-derived furocoumarins and ultraviolet A light. Psoralen is the most common phototoxic furocoumarin and is present in varying levels within many different plant species. This article focuses on the diagnosis and management of psoralen-induced phytophotodermatitis along with other clinical applications.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have no funding or conflicts of interest to declare.

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