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JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY
Volume 57, Issue 5, Pages S88-S91Publisher
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2006.08.034
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Background Phytophotodermatitis is a non-immunologic cutaneous reaction that can be provoked after contact with plants containing psoralens followed by sun exposure. Objectives: The purpose of this study is to describe the clinical features of phytophotodermatitis and its differential diagnoses, especially child abuse and herpes virus infection. Methods: Nineteen children seen in two county hospitals are described. Results: The 19 children had various cutaneous manifestations, which were mistaken in one patient for child abuse and in one child for herpes simplex virus infection. Limitations: The doctors' perception is based on the doctors' education. Conclusion: Children are susceptible to contact with psoralen-containing plants followed by sun exposure. Phytophotodermatitis is a difficult diagnosis, which can sometimes lead to the inappropriate investigation of child abuse or herpes simplex virus infection.
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