Phytophotodermatitis due to Ficus carica

Dermatol Online J. 2008 Dec 15;14(12):9.

Abstract

The genus Ficus belongs to the Moraceae (the mulberry family). Figs can cause irritant or phototoxic reactions. Phytophotodermatitis is a common cutaneous phototoxic reaction. Contact with plant-derived phototoxic substances (furocoumarins or psoralens) followed by sunlight exposure produces the clinical lesions. Here, we present a case of phytophotodermatitis after contact with fig fruits and leaves. The vesicular dermatitis was primarily located in areas of vitiligo.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cooking*
  • Dermatitis, Phototoxic / etiology*
  • Dermatitis, Phototoxic / pathology
  • Female
  • Ficus / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Occupational Diseases / etiology*
  • Occupational Diseases / pathology
  • Plant Structures / adverse effects*
  • Vitiligo / etiology