BAJAN SUN
SKIN
GURU
Bajan Sun Magazine
JUN 2014
By Dr. Andrew Forde
PHYTOPHOTODERMATITIS
Phytophotodermatitis is a blistering skin condition caused by the
reaction between plant chemicals and sunlight. The bizarre blistering and hyperpigmentation can be baffling for patients and
doctors.
Dr. Forde’s Office is located in the Pine Medical
Centre, Suite 3, 3rd Ave, Belleville, St Michael,
Barbados .
Telephone (246) 429 5863
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The most common plant family that causes this condition is the
Umbelliferae family. The main photosensitising substances found
in these p