Not as Bland as You May Think: Celery (Apium graveolens) Commonly Induces Phytophotodermatitis

• DOI: 10.12788/cutis.1199
• Publication Date: 2025-04-07T20:01:09Z
• Authors: Haley Fulton Pate
• Keywords: Apium graveolens

Often consumed for its nutritious benefits, celery (Apium graveolens) contains furocoumarins and psoralens that have photosensitizing properties can induce phytophotodermatitis (PPD) when exposed to UV light. Clinical manifestations of PPD include an eruption vesicles in sun-exposed areas. When as part a typical diet, the amount generally is insufficient PPD; however, individuals who regularly handle or consume produce infected with fungus well those use tanning beds are at increased risk this painful reaction. In article, we detail possible consequences exposure, unsuspecting plant, cutaneous reactions follow photosensitization.