Fig leaf tanning lotion and sun-related burns: case reports

Bollero, Daniele; Stella, Maurizio; Rivolin, A.; Cassano, Paolo; Risso, Daniela; Vanzetti, M.

doi:10.1016/s0305-4179(01)00033-x

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“…5 Because its concentration is significantly greater than that of bergaptol, psoralen is the primary causative agent of phototoxic reaction caused by the fig leaf. 6 Enzymes like protease, lipodiastase, and amylase, which have keratolytic effects, are also found in fig latex, which may enhance the phototoxic effects of furocoumarins. 7 Phytophotodermatitis is manifested by a burning sensation and pain, intensely itchy erythema, and edema, which usually begin 24 hours after a contact with any photosensitizing agent and exposure to sunlight.…”

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“…7 Phytophotodermatitis is manifested by a burning sensation and pain, intensely itchy erythema, and edema, which usually begin 24 hours after a contact with any photosensitizing agent and exposure to sunlight. 6 After approximately 48 to 72 hours, the development of small vesicles that coalesce into large bullae can be observed. 2 The full extent of lesions cannot be determined until a period of at least 1 week after the exposure.…”

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An Unusual Cause of Burn Injury: Fig Leaf Decoction Used as a Remedy for a Dermatitis of Unknown Etiology

Ozdamar

Özbek

Akın

2003

The Journal of Burn Care &Amp; Rehabilitation

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Medicinal plant extracts are commonly used worldwide. Their use relies mostly on historical and anecdotal evidence and might be so hazardous. Phytophotodermatitis is a well-known entity that is caused by the sequential exposure to certain species of plants containing furocoumarins and then to sunlight. In this article, superficial burn lesions caused by fig leaf decoction that was applied to a patient's both upper extremity as a remedy for a dermatitis of unknown etiology is reported. Direct sun exposure is an essential component of phytophotodermatitis. All reported cases to date have in common that patients are exposed to direct sunlight or to artificial UVA lights (like solarium) of varying durations. In our case neither direct sun exposure, other than inevitable indoor UVA influence, nor blister formation was present. The etiologic factors, symptoms, signs, course, and treatment alternatives for phytophotodermatitis are also reviewed briefly.

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An Unusual Cause of Burn Injury: Fig Leaf Decoction Used as a Remedy for a Dermatitis of Unknown Etiology

Ozdamar

Özbek

Akın

2003

The Journal of Burn Care &Amp; Rehabilitation

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“…[1] A mix of the fig leaf's tea with a mineral oil is a quite common homemade tanning solution. [2] The fig tree is a bearer tree of the Moraceae family, commonly found in tropical areas. The fig leaf (Ficus carica) is rich in psoralen, which is the active substance responsible for the stronger and deeper tan effect.…”

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Severe burn on 81% of body surface after sun tanning

Sforza¹,

Andjelkov²,

Zaccheddu³

2013

Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg

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We report herein the case of a 42-year-old woman who presented to the Burns Unit with 81% of her body surface severely burned following sun bathing, after applying fig leaf tea as a tanning agent. The patient was hospitalized for 13 days in a Burns Intensive Care Unit, and was discharged for an ambulatory follow-up. The treatment of such burns does not differ from any conventional treatment for heatinduced second-degree burns. The physiopathology of the phytophotodermatitis induced by such homemade tanning solutions rich in psoralen is discussed in detail. Bu yazıda 42 yaşında, bronzlaşmak için incir yaprağı çayı sürmüş ve güneş banyosu sonrası vücudunun %81'i ağır biçimde yanmış halde yanık ünitesine gelmiş bir olgu sunuldu. Hasta yanık ünitesinin yoğun bakımında 13 gün yattı ve ayaktan takip için taburcu edildi. Bu tip yanıkların tedavisi, ikinci derece sıcaktan yanıkla-rın konvansiyonel tedavisinden farklı değildir. Böyle ev yapımı yoğun psoralen içeren bronzlaştırıcı çözeltile-rin tetiklediği fitofotodermatitin fizyopatolojisi ayrıntılı tartışılmaktadır.

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“…Severe burns caused by the ficus leaves used as 'suntan lotion' were also reported [24,25] , a patient exhibited complications such as hemolytic anemia and retinal hemorrhages. There is one report describing PPD in animals [26] .…”

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Phytophotodermatitis: A Review of Its Clinical and Pathogenic Aspects

Almeida

Sartori

Jorge³

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Journal of Dermatological Research

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Phytodermatoses are diseases caused by the contact of human beings with plants. Phytophotodermatitis is a phototoxic reaction entirely independent from the immune system. This reaction occurs when the skin is exposed to photosensitizer substances and to ultraviolet radiation, different from the photoalergic reactions, in which there is an immunologic component. Phytophotodermatitis has a wide range of clinical presentations, the hands are the most common localisation. The Tahiti lemon is the most common cause in Brazil. Experimental researches in animals showed that after 24 hours there are histological changes, characterized by vacuolization and keratinocyte necrosis, which evolves to blister formation after 48 hours, when clinically erythema and blisters could be seen. The initial lesion occurs in the cell membrane and in the desmosomes.

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Fig leaf tanning lotion and sun-related burns: case reports

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An Unusual Cause of Burn Injury: Fig Leaf Decoction Used as a Remedy for a Dermatitis of Unknown Etiology

An Unusual Cause of Burn Injury: Fig Leaf Decoction Used as a Remedy for a Dermatitis of Unknown Etiology

Severe burn on 81% of body surface after sun tanning

Phytophotodermatitis: A Review of Its Clinical and Pathogenic Aspects

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