It's a skin condition called as
Phytophotodermatitis that happens as a result of sensitivity to chemicals in certain plants and fruits. The chemicals expose to sunlight or other ultraviolet light and trigger the reaction like itchy patch or turn to be like a severe sunburn which may turn brown immediately.
Food such as wild parsnip, wild dill, wild parsley, buttercups and citrus fruits especially limes are the food that have the chemicals that cause phytophotodermatitis. However, it is different from most other sun-related skin conditions because it is temporary and affects only on the skin layer where the chemicals touch directly.
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| Parsnip 欧洲萝卜/防风草根 (usually used to cook soup) |
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| Buttercups 金凤花 |
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| Dill 莳罗 ( a kind of spices) |
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| Citrus fruits |
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| Parsley 香菜 |
Full article from :
Sun-related Skin Condition Triggered by Chemicals in Certain Plants, Fruits
— Dawn Davis, M.D., Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.
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