Phytophotodermatitis: An under-recognized diagnostic pitfall in chemical burns
A thorough history is essential to identify the characteristic temporal sequence and to initiate treatment promptly. Management primarily relies on analgesics and topical corticosteroids dressings, with rapid healing in most cases. Long-term sequelae may include persistent cutaneous hyperpigmentation for several years.
Authors
- Quentin Samaran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0560-5493)
- C. Herlin
- G. Lacroix
Institutions
- Inserm (FR)
- Université Paris-Est Créteil (FR)
- Université de Montpellier (FR)
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Montpellier (FR)
- Hôpital Lapeyronie (FR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annales de Chirurgie Plastique Esthétique
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anplas.2026.01.006
- Primary Topic
- Skin Protection and Aging
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00