Korean J Dermatol.  1986 Apr;24(2):278-282.

Phytophotodermatitis

• Lee CB
• Han EN
• Kim NI
• Haw CR

Abstract

We describe herein a 3 family members with phytophotodermatitis. After fig (juice) was applied to skin for the purpose of treating psoriasis in a 30 year-old woman and applied incidentally in her mother and 3 year-old daughter, vesicobullous eruptions developed immediately after sun-exposure, predominantly in the sun-exposed area. ln histopathology, the epidermis shows intraepidermal separation with necrosis and reepithelization on basal layer and marked spongiosis. We treated with systemic steroid, wet dressing with burow solution etc, so she healed without sequela after 2 weeks.

Keyword

Phytophotodermatitis; Fig; Psoralen

MeSH Terms

Adult
Bandages
Child, Preschool
Epidermis
Female
Ficusin
Humans
Mothers
Necrosis
Nuclear Family
Psoriasis
Skin
Ficusin