Fagopyrism L56.8

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 09.12.2025

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Synonym(s)

Buckwheat disease; Buckwheat rash

Definition
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Phototoxic dermatitis in animals, especially cattle, horses and sheep caused by light-sensitizing substances in feed (e.g. fagopyrin; see also buckwheat). See also hypericism.

Therapy
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In keeping with hypericism.

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Incoming links (5)

Buckwheat; Buckwheat; Buckwheat disease; Fagopyrin; Hypericism;

Outgoing links (5)

Buckwheat; Fagopyrin; Hypericism; Photoallergen; Phototoxic dermatitis;

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Last updated on: 09.12.2025

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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