Phototoxic tar dermatitis

Skin condition

Phototoxic tar dermatitis results from coal tar, creosote, crude coal tar, or pitch, in conjunction with sunlight exposure, which induces a sunburn reaction associated with severe burning sensation.[1]: 32 

See also

  • Skin lesion

References

  1. ^ James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 978-0-7216-2921-6.
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Ultraviolet/ionizing
  • Sunburn
  • Phytophotodermatitis
  • Solar urticaria
  • Polymorphous light eruption
  • Hydroa vacciniforme
  • Solar erythema
Non-ionizing
Actinic rays
Infrared/heat
Other


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