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Dental Eczema and related disorders e500948e

Berloque dermatitis is due to contact with

A
Metals
B
Cosmetics
C
Food
D
Plants
High-Yield Explanation
Berloque dermatitis By 5-methoxypsoralen (bergapten) in bergamot oil contained in perfumes. Term arose from the method of applying perfume to the sides of the neck and upper chest in a pendant shape (berloque is French for pendant). Wavelengths of UV light above 320 nm and hot humid conditions our absorption. Deep-brown pigmentation follows the pattern formed by the trickle of the droplets of perfume over the skin from their points of application.

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