? Iatrogenic phytophotodermatitis resulting from herbal treatment of an allergic contact dermatitis.

Abstract

Phytophotodermatitis commonly occurs in skin exposed to sunlight after contact with plants containing furocoumarins. While it is recognized that the consumption of plants or vegetables containing furocoumarins can potentially trigger a phytophotodermatitis, there have been no reports to date of a phytophotodermatitis triggered by an ingested herbal remedy. We describe the case of a 56-year-old farmer who developed an extensive photo-induced dermatitis after ingesting a herbal decoction prescribed for his chronic hand dermatitis.

Phytophotodermatitis due to wild carrot decoction

“…Recently, there are case reports of phytophotodermatitis caused by the fig leaf decoction. [5] Moloney and his colleagues [6] described a 56-year-old farmer who developed an extensive photo-induced dermatitis after ingesting a herbal decoction prescribed for his chronic hand dermatitis.…”

Contact dermatitis as an adverse reaction to some topically used European herbal medicinal products – part 4: Solidago virgaurea–Vitis vinifera

“…Haemolysis occurred after oral administration of an aqueous extract of wild pansy to relieve restlessness . In another case, a 56‐year‐old farmer developed extensive photo‐induced dermatitis after ingesting a herbal decoction prescribed for his chronic hand dermatitis . The herbal mixture from which the decoction had been prepared contained various plant species, including Viola tricolor .…”

Phytophotodermatitis caused by Heracleum sosnowskyi with erythema multiforme-like lesions

“…Moloney i wsp. przedstawili przypadek fotodermatozy, która pojawiła się po doustnym przyjęciu mieszanki ziół przepisanych z powodu przewlekłego wyprysku rąk [15].…”