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, ‘There is a condition called ‘margarita burns’ caused by phytophotodermatitis. It occurs when photoreactive substances in plants react to ultraviolet light, causing a rash on the skin.’,
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, ‘According to the UK media The Sun on the 3rd, Tyler Field, a 25-year-old woman living in Reading, UK, was surprised to see a rash around her daughter’s mouth on the 19th of last month after spending time with her 7-month-old daughter in the sun.’,
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, ‘At first, she thought her daughter had a sunburn, but the next day, blisters appeared all over her hands, arms, and face as if they had been burned by fire. Blisters filled with fluid also appeared in the baby’s mouth.’,
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, ‘The culprit was a celery stick that Tyler had given to her daughter as a snack. This happened just 15 minutes after giving her the celery stick.’,
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, ‘Tyler later found out that this symptom is called ‘margarita burns’. The secondary metabolite furocoumarin found in the plant caused a rash on the child’s delicate skin.’,
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, ‘This is commonly found in citrus plants, but can also be present in celery, parsley, figs, carrots, and other plants. These substances in plants serve as defense mechanisms against mold, bacteria, and insects.’,
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, ‘Often, the affected area becomes itchy, turns red severely, and forms blisters within a few hours of contact with the skin.’,
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, ‘If symptoms are mild, rinsing with soapy water can help soothe the skin, but if blisters form or ooze, a visit to the hospital is necessary.’,
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, ‘Tyler said, “I feel a great sense of guilt as a mother” and “I’m afraid my daughter will have scars for life.” She also said, “I realized that not many people know about plant burns through this incident. I want to inform mothers about this fact.”‘,
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, ‘In May last year, a woman named Rihanna Benjuck in Canada complained that her 7-month-old baby’s mouth was covered with blisters after feeding her a celery stick outdoors.’,
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