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- Title
Botanical Briefs: Fig Phytophotodermatitis (Ficus carica).
- Authors
Shirer Barker, Catherine; McGovern, Thomas W.; Elston, Dirk M.
- Abstract
This article provides information on fig phytophotodermatitis, a skin reaction caused by exposure to components of the fig tree. It discusses the symptoms, botanical characteristics, traditional uses, and phototoxic components of the fig tree. The article also covers the cutaneous manifestations, differential diagnosis, and treatment options for this condition. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and treating fig phytophotodermatitis. The document is a list of references from a dermatology publication, covering various topics related to dermatology. It includes copyright information stating that reproduction or transmission of the publication requires prior written permission from the publisher.
- Subjects
FIG; MULBERRY; ORNAMENTAL trees; FRUIT growing; SUNBURN; BURN care units
- Publication
Cutis, 2024, Vol 113, Issue 4, p167
- ISSN
0011-4162
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12788/cutis.0990