Symptoms Of Citrus Burns

Burning Sensation

Many phytophotodermatitis patients will feel a sensation of burning in the red areas, similar to how your skin would feel if you had a sunburn. Having a burning sensation on your skin can be very confusing. The first thing many patients think is they have somehow burnt themselves on something hot. The burning sensation comes from the fact your skin is irritated, and photosynthesis has a hand in that. Photosynthesis is an endothermic reaction, so it produces heat. Since the photosynthesis process would be occurring on your skin, this contributes to the burning sensation.

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