Phytophotodermatitis


Treatment: Acute areas of involvement can be treated with topical corticosteroid creams. The main issue in management is dealing with the prolonged postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. No therapy has been shown to be helpful, but almost all reactions resolve slowly over time. Care should be taken not to perform a treatment that might lead to a worse cosmetic outcome.


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Aug 11, 2016 | Posted by in Dermatology | Comments Off on Phytophotodermatitis

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