Challenging cause of bullous eruption of the hands in the Arctic. (8th November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kristiansen, Bo; Penninga, Luit; Diernaes, Jon Erik Fraes
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2018
• Publication Date: 2018-11-08
• Subjects: dermatology -- global health -- travel medicine -- dermatological -- exposures; Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2018-225981
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Phytophotodermatitis is caused by deposition of photosensitising compounds on the skin followed by ultraviolet exposure. We present an unusual case of a 29-year-old Australian male visiting Greenland who presented with severe itchy bullous eruption on his hands. The cause was a combination of exposure to lime fruit juice and prolonged sun exposure from the Arctic midnight sun.