According to The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, the condition is also known as phytophotodermatitis.
, margarita burns "result when a chemical called furocoumarin reacts with sunlight. This chemical is found in limes and citrus fruits, along with celery, figs, fennel, and a number of other plants."
Margarita burn victims typically develop a rash within the first 24 hours of exposure. The rash then can "grow into a cluster of painful blisters at the point of contact a day or two later." Those affected are typically left with dark patches or streaks — medically known as post-inflammatory pigmentation, according to Healthline — once the swelling reduces. The dark marks can last for weeks or even months.FOX News contributed to this report. This story was reported from Los Angeles.
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