A 40-year-old man developed severe hand rashes after squeezing limes and subsequently exposing them to sunlight, leading to a diagnosis of phytophotodermatitis.
Phytophotodermatitis is caused by the reaction of certain plant-derived toxins, like furocoumarins, with UV light, resulting in painful skin conditions.
Furocoumarins, found in a variety of plants, including limes and celery, can cause skin reactions when exposed to sunlight following contact with these substances.
This case highlights an important food preparation risk, reminding us that certain foods can have adverse effects when combined with sun exposure.
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