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==Background==
*The result of chemicals in certain foods reacting with sunlight to cause an aggrevated "sun-burn" like rash

===Common Causative Agents<ref>Raam et al. "Phytophotodermatitis: The other lime disease." Annals of EM. April 2016. 67(4):554-556</ref>===
*Celery 
*Parsnip
*Fennel
*Lime
*Carrot
*Mustard
*Parley
*Dill
*Grapefruit
*Lemon
*Fig
*St. John's wort

==Clinical Features<ref>Raam et al. "Phytophotodermatitis: The other lime disease." Annals of EM. April 2016. 67(4):554-556</ref>==
[[File:Phytophotodermatitis from exposure to lime juice.jpg|thumb|Phytophotodermatitis caused by lime]]
[[File:Effet de la rue officinale.jpg|thumb|Classic phytophotodermatitis]]
[[File:Phytophotodermatitis-Severe-Case.jpg|thumb|Severe phytophotodermatitis]]
*Bizzarre, linear streaking rash that can be painful or burning
*Bullae and vesicles
*Often in a "dripping" pattern or with hand-prints
*Acute phase 3-5 days, may then progress to hyperpigmentation for months

==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Bullous rashes DDX}}

==Evaluation==
*Clinical diagnosis

==Management==
*[[Topical steroids]] (e.g. topical [[triamcinolone]])<ref>Raam et al. "Phytophotodermatitis: The other lime disease." Annals of EM. April 2016. 67(4):554-556</ref>

==Disposition==
*Outpatient

==See Also==
*[[Rashes]]

==External Links==

==References==
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[[Category:Dermatology]]