berloque dermatitis

berloque dermatitis definition - medical

ber·loque dermatitis (bər-lŏkˈ) or ber·lock dermatitis (bûrˈlŏkˌ)

noun
A skin disorder characterized by brown pigmented patches that appear after an individual has been exposed to certain essential oils in perfume and then to sunlight.

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