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Dermatitis, Phototoxic

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Definition: A nonimmunologic, chemically induced type of photosensitivity producing a sometimes vesiculating dermatitis. It results in hyperpigmentation and desquamation of the light-exposed areas of the skin.  non-immunol irritant dermatitis; DF: DERMATITIS PHOTOTOX    Other names Phototoxicity; Dermatitis, Contact, Phototoxic; Phototoxic Dermatitides; Phototoxic Contact Dermatitides; Dermatitis, Phototoxic Contact; Dermatitides, Phototoxic Contact; Dermatitides, Phototoxic; Contact Dermatitis, Phototoxic; Contact Dermatitides, Phototoxic; Phototoxic Dermatitis; Phototoxic Contact Dermatitis
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
5-methoxypsoralen  484-20-8 4-methoxy-7H-furo(3,2-g)(1)benzopyran-7-one  Methoxsalen/*analogs & derivatives Dermotoxins Dermatitis, Phototoxic.
Pharma Action Photosensitizing Agents 		Radiolbiologiia 19(6):833;1979

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