Safety & Health Assessment & Research for Prevention (SHARP) — Research for Safe Work

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Phytophotodermatitis

Skin reactions are caused by furocoumarin chemicals in the plant and exposure to Ultraviolet A sunlight. Blisters form in a few hours after contact with the plant and sunlight. Hyperpigmented skin develops in the affected area after the blisters have healed and may last for months.

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Severe lime dermatitis in a bartender mixing drinks and working in the sunlight (NIOSH collection).

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Blisters developed after exposure to wild parsnip and sunlight.

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Wild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) is one of the most common causes of phytophotodermatitis.

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Bishop's weed (Ammi majus).

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Slide 15

Queen Anne's lace (Daucus carota).

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