Tag: Blisters

Phytophotodermatitis, a skin condition triggered by furocoumarins, typically takes 24 to 48 hours for its symptoms to appear after exposure to certain plants and sunlight. This inflammatory reaction is a direct toxic effect, not an allergic one, and results from a chemical process in the skin.

While many skin conditions can cause blisters, certain vitamin deficiencies can also be a culprit. Specific nutritional shortfalls, such as a severe lack of vitamin B3 (niacin), can lead to a condition called pellagra, which is known to cause a characteristic blistering rash.

According to the University of California's Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program, both stinging and burning nettles can irritate and blister the skin when handled. A stinging nettle rash, caused by the plant's tiny hairs, is a common reaction, but more severe cases can indeed lead to the formation of blisters.