Avoiding Lime Juice Burns: Tips from a Dermatologist.

Lime juice can cause a serious skin reaction called phytophotodermatitis when exposed to sunlight, resulting in a red, itchy, blistering rash that can last for weeks or months. Any skin type can experience this reaction, but those with light or red hair may have a more severe reaction. To prevent injury, wash your hands with soap and water if exposed to citrus juice, protect your skin with high UVA protection sunscreen, and stay in the shade. If you have phytophotodermatitis, treat it like a sunburn and see a dermatologist for severe cases.