Dermatitis, phototoxic. about 48 hours old, distally (by socks) sharply bordered, severely itching, partly erythematous, partly vesicular or bullous dermatitis. the 45-year-old patient had applied a St. John's wort containing liquid to the lower leg during a picnic in the countryside because of an insect bite. the same evening the first inflammatory skin symptoms appeared.
Dermatitis, phototoxic: chronic dermatitis with fine to coarse lamellar desquamation of the skin and brown pigmentation, in this case after prolonged use of a cosmetic. Normal sun exposure.
Dermatitis, phototoxic. general view (stage of healing): Strip-shaped, dark brown hyperpigmentations, partly with healing blisters and crusts, on the left forearm of a 30-year-old female patient. 2 weeks ago, after plant contact and subsequent UV exposure, suddenly appeared burning, painful, itchy blisters on reddened skin along the strip-shaped contact with the relevant plant parts.
Dermatitis, phototoxic. general view (stage of healing): Strip-shaped, dark brown hyperpigmentations, partly with healing blisters and crusts on the left-sided trunk of a 30-year-old female patient. Initially painful, itchy blisters on reddened skin along the contact with the triggering plant parts existed after plant contact and subsequent UV exposure.
dermatitis, phototoxic. stage of healing. solitary, acute, localised, linear, about 30 cm long, sharply defined, initially itchy, now symptom-free, rough, slightly scaly, red plaque. appears after contact with a reed plant when bathing at the lake.
Dermatitis, phototoxic. general view: Pronounced erythema on the fingers of the left hand as well as isolated blisters in a 71-year-old patient who had sunbathed under ongoing doxycycline therapy.
Dermatitis, phototoxic. detail enlargement: pronounced erythema on the fingers of the left hand. 2 x 1 cm measuring, flaccid bladder with clear content at the index.
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