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Definition of Phytodermatitis

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Phytodermatitis: Inflammation of the skin caused by a plant. The basic clinical patterns of phytodermatitis are allergic phytodermatitis, photophytodermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis, pharmacologic injury, and mechanical injury.