At risk for Margarita Dermatitis?
Lime juice is the common cause for this
condition, which is why some doctors call it ‘margarita
dermatitis.’
Adding a slice of lime to a favorite summer drink is nice to cool off with, but it could leave your skin burning, say dermatologists at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.
The condition, called phytophotodermatitis, happens when a certain plant compound comes in contact with the skin, making that one area light sensitive. During the summer, lime juice is the common cause for this condition, which is why some doctors call it ‘margarita dermatitis.’
“The reaction usually looks like a sunburn, or a poison ivy rash, with redness and sometimes swelling and blistering,” says Dr. Rajani Katta, associate professor of dermatology at BCM. “It can be itchy and painful, and leave behind skin discoloration.”
So, try to be tidy while having a cool summer drink.
Posted: Thu - August 16, 2007 at 06:38 AM