What I learned about phytophotodermatitis
If life hands you lemons, do NOT squeeze them outside. When I tried that, it soured my summer in a single afternoon.
Citrus fruits, as well as several commonly found plants and vegetables, contain furocoumarins. These are organic compounds that, when exposed to UVA light, create a chemical reaction called phytophotodermatitis that kills the skin cells. As I have learned, it can be extremely painful.
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